Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Company: Training Works

Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (Remote may be considered)

About Us: Training Works is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions to enhance workplace learning, health and safety, and employee productivity. We have two flagship products: "Fatigue Defence" and "Skilltinuous." Our mission is to leverage technology to make a positive impact on the workforce by ensuring safety, skill development, and continuous improvement.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our leadership team and drive the technological direction of our company. As the CTO, you will play a critical role in shaping our product development strategies, overseeing technology initiatives, and leading a talented team of engineers and developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of Training Works technology strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall business goals.

  • Oversee the development and enhancement of our two flagship products, "Fatigue Defence" and "Skilltinuous."

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize features, and define the product roadmap.
  • Manage a team of skilled engineers, data scientists, and developers, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software.
  • Stay current with emerging technology trends and industry best practices to drive innovation in our products.
  • Ensure the security, stability, and scalability of our systems.
  • Build and maintain relationships with technology partners, vendors, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

  1. Educational background:
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.
    • An advanced degree, such as an MBA, would be considered an asset.

  2. Experience:

    • Proven experience as a technology leader, with a strong track record of successfully developing and launching software products.
    • Experience in managing and scaling software development teams.

  3. Technical Skills:

    • Strong programming and software development skills: Deep understanding of software development and be able to work with various programming languages.
    • Knowledge of cloud computing: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
    • Database management: Understanding of database systems, data modeling, and database optimization.
    • Cybersecurity: An in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity practices to protect the data and systems.
    • Infrastructure management: Skills in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, and data centers.
    • Big data and analytics: Knowledge of tools and techniques for managing and extracting insights from large datasets.
    • DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
    • AI and machine learning: Familiarity with AI and ML technologies.
    • IoT (Internet of Things): Understanding how to leverage IoT technologies.
    • Software architecture: Able to design scalable and maintainable software systems.
    • Mobile app development: Knowledge of mobile technologies.
  4. Leadership and Management Skills:
    • Team leadership: Ability to lead and motivate technical teams.
    • Project management: Proficiency in managing technology projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
    • Strategic thinking: Able to align technology strategies with overall business goals.
    • Budget management: The ability to manage budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
    • Vendor and partner management: Managing relationships with external technology vendors and partners.
  5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
    • Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other C-suite executives and departments within our orgaization.
    • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  6. Business Acumen:
    • Understanding of the industry and market in which the company operates.
    • Business development skills to identify and leverage technology for competitive advantage.
  7. Continuous Learning:
    • Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.
  8. Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge:
    • Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements specific occupational health and safety and the handling and use of biometric data.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.
  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • A chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving workplace safety and skills development.

If you are a highly motivated and forward-thinking technology leader who is excited about using innovative solutions to transform the workplace, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in the world of workplace safety and skill development. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to info@training-works.ca. Please include "CTO Application" in the subject line of your email. We look forward to receiving your application and learning how your expertise can contribute to our mission.

We embrace diversity. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants considered for the position will be subject to a background check. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada

Alexander Kingsley