Director, Design and Implementation - Remote Canada

OVERVIEW

Reporting to VP, Solution Design and Development the Director, Design and Implementation is a senior leader within the IT Solution Design department, responsible for driving the successful design, delivery, and implementation of technology solutions that support business objectives for Extended Producer Responsibility. This role oversees a team of information analysts, QA testers and implementation specialists and works closely with cross-functional teams ensuring solutions are innovative, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements for Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO).

As a key partner to both business and technology leadership, the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping solution roadmaps, guiding design practices, and ensuring high-quality execution from concept to implementation.

This is a salary paid position, requiring residency in Canada. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic direction and leadership for solution design and implementation initiatives across the organization related to EPR business frameworks.

Partner with senior business and IT leaders to align technology solutions with business strategy and priorities.

Establish and monitor KPIs to measure solution quality, implementation success, and business value delivery.

Guide and support direct reports in the completion of their critical duties.

Solution Design

Support the development of EPR solutions, ensuring scalability, integration, and alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory frameworks

Champion best practices in design, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational standards.

Implementation & Delivery

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of EPR business frameworks, from proof of concept through to enterprise-wide deployment.

Direct cross-functional implementation teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to enable smooth transitions into production.

Team Development & Collaboration

Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of analysts, testers and implementation specialists.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Partner with stakeholders across IT, operations, and business units to ensure solutions meet user and organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

A combination of education, ongoing professional certification and experiences may be considered.

Experience

10+ years in solution design, systems implementation or related IT leadership roles.

Proven track record of leading large-scale solution design and technology implementation projects.

Experience in both strategic planning and hands-on solution delivery.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

Advanced understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud platforms, system integration, and application development lifecycles.

Highly knowledgeable working within SAP, and other ERP softwares and SaaS applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365

Familiarity with provincial recycling legislation and regulations

Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and agile delivery methodologies.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Skilled at influencing across organizational boundaries and driving consensus.

Ability to inspire and develop high-performing technical teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

An annual base salary in the range of $130,000 to $150,000

The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.  The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.   

Job Vacancy Reason 

This position is a current vacancy.  

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.