Career Opportunity as an IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management
Take charge of Garaga's IT assets, licences and access, from inventory through to negotiation
Do you have experience in IT asset management, software licensing or access management, and do you know how to negotiate and get things moving? We have the challenge for you!
Reporting to the VP of Information Technology, you will be responsible for managing Garaga's assets, licences, identities and access, as well as standardizing IT tools and purchasing.
You will set up and maintain the asset and licence inventory, manage the identity and access lifecycle, and oversee IT purchasing, while ensuring full visibility of technology costs and risks. Your goal: that every dollar spent on technology is justified and optimized, and that every access granted is legitimate and revoked at the right time.
Experience in IT project management, procurement or cybersecurity is an asset. This position is hybrid, Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule. Sounds like you? We look forward to meeting you!
The Garaga Benefits:
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan - 4% employer contribution (DPSP);
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan;
- Free virtual healthcare services;
- Group Insurance Plan (Medical, Paramedical, Disability and Life);
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Recognition of years of service;
- Several activities organized by the social club (participation is always on a voluntary basis), drawings for all kinds of cultural and sports events as well as $100 credit for clothing items per year;
- Well-designed integration program for new employees.
GARAGA, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Garaga is a family-owned company in constant growth. To help us reach our goals, we are always looking for passionate people to join our team.
For over 40 years, we have been manufacturing garage doors that meet the highest standards in the industry. We are recognized for the reliability and quality of our products and for the impeccable service provided by our employees.
Headquartered in the greater Beauce region (Quebec), the company operates in manufacturing across North America. It enjoys an enviable reputation in its industry and maintains sustained growth, with the recent acquisition of its 2nd plant in the United States — 4 plants in North America.
Perfectly small
All the challenges, latitude and impact potential you are looking for. Our co-presidents are young, think big and give themselves the means to achieve their ambitions.
Perfectly big
A solid company that has been thinking big for over 40 years, with more than 1,700 employees.
Why choose Garaga:
- Strong financial health and lots of growth
- A dedicated and accessible team
- A company culture of generosity, respect and recognition
- Flexible schedules and remote work
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Garaga is:
- A large company and a leader in its industry
- A manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors founded in 1983
- 4 facilities: St-Georges (QC), Barrie (ON), Ponca City (OK) and Bemidji (MN)
- More than 1,700 employees
- A large network of dealers and business partners across Canada and the United States
Scope of responsibilities of the IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:
You will cover five complementary areas: IT asset management, software licence management, identity and access management, tool standardization, and IT purchasing management.
IT Asset Management (ITAM)
- Set up the IT asset inventory system (tool, process, governance) — it does not exist yet: building it is the first mandate
- Maintain a complete, up-to-date inventory: workstations, mobile devices, peripherals, servers and network equipment — across all sites (plants, warehouses, offices)
- Manage the asset lifecycle: acquisition, assignment, redeployment, replacement and secure decommissioning
- Feed the CMDB and support ITSM processes (incidents, changes, configuration)
- Apply and evolve the IT equipment policy
- Manage the mobile phone fleet (mobility) and be accountable for its use
Software Asset Management (SAM)
- Maintain the central register of software licences, subscriptions and contracts (Microsoft 365, D365, Atlassian, specialized tools, etc.)
- Reconcile licences paid for vs. licences actually used — release dormant licences
- Make sure Garaga pays a fair price: the right licence levels, the right billing models, the right volumes
- Prepare and lead renewals — never be caught by an automatic renewal
- Ensure contractual compliance and prepare for vendor audits
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Manage the identity lifecycle: arrival, movement and departure (JML — Joiner / Mover / Leaver process) in collaboration with HR
- Ensure access is granted according to role, documented, and revoked without delay upon departure
- Conduct periodic access reviews with system owners — eliminate orphan accounts and excessive privileges
- Support the deployment and maintenance of MFA and authentication standards
- Work with cybersecurity to align with security requirements and Zero Trust principles
Tool Standardization and Rationalization
- Keep the application portfolio up to date: which applications, for which need, used by whom, at what cost
- Identify and eliminate redundant applications — one need = one tool
- Promote the reuse of existing tools before any new purchase
- Define and maintain the catalogue of approved standard tools
- Keep shadow IT in check: detect tools acquired outside the process and bring them back into the framework
IT Purchasing Management
- Manage the IT purchasing process end to end: software, office equipment and infrastructure
- Validate every purchase request against the existing inventory — reuse before buying
- Negotiate with suppliers and compare options (price, terms, contractual flexibility)
- Standardize purchased equipment to reduce variability and simplify support
- Collaborate with Finance for budget visibility, cost allocation and IT spend tracking
Required qualifications for our IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:
- Experience in IT asset management, software licence management or access management (a combination of the three is ideal);
- Knowledge of the licensing models of major vendors (Microsoft, Atlassian, etc.) — an asset;
- Knowledge of ITIL / ITSM practices and inventory or CMDB tools — an asset;
Skills we are looking for in our IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management:
- Exemplary administrative rigour and attention to detail: the role relies on the reliability of the data;
- Business acumen: the ability to challenge a need, compare offers and negotiate;
- Ease in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, suppliers);
- Ability to lead change / influence: getting several teams (HR, IT, Finance) to adopt the JML process, access reviews and the standard tool catalogue takes more than passive collaboration;
- Autonomy and strong organizational skills.
Garaga is an equal opportunity employer and applies an employment equity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and included.
IMPORTANT: The masculine gender is used without discrimination, for the sole purpose of making the text easier to read.
https://www.garaga.com/ca/job-offer/it-advisor
IT Advisor – Asset, Licensing & Access Management
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Pay: $72,500.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- VRSP
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON L4N 8X9
