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Jolera Inc.

Manager, Network Engineering

London, ON · On-site

Direct and motivate a team of network engineer professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to protect our clients' network infrastructure. * Recruit, hire, train ...

Zayo

Network Engineer III - Packet

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$70K - CA$100K/yr

Direct and recent experience troubleshooting router connectivity in a complex routed network ... Required Network Engineering experience * Minimum of five (5) years telecommunications and/or data ...

Scotiabank

Senior Network Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Global Network Engineering - Design team is responsible for maintaining the software and ... Good communicator with ability to interact with various departments up to Director level * Works ...

FNZ

Network Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Work alongside Cloud and Network Engineering teams to trial and deploy infrastructure and tooling ... AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPC peering * GCP VPCs, Cloud Interconnect, and Shared VPC

Telesat

Senior IP Network Architect

Ottawa, ON

Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service ... Lead and design complex Direct Internet Access and Business Internet Access services for clients ...

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How much do director network engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network engineering in Ontario is $128,412.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $163,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director network engineering?

A Director of Network Engineering is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s network infrastructure. They lead a team of engineers, ensure network security and scalability, and collaborate with other departments to support business goals. Their role includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director network engineering?

To thrive as a Director of Network Engineering, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and significant professional experience. Familiarity with networking hardware, cloud networking solutions, network monitoring tools, and certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is highly valued. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills are crucial for effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth project delivery. These skills are vital for driving network reliability, scaling solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

What are some common challenges encountered by a director network engineering, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Network Engineering often faces challenges such as managing complex, large-scale network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing business needs with technical constraints, overseeing incident response, and maintaining regulatory compliance are also key aspects of the role. Success in these areas typically involves proactive planning, building a skilled and well-coordinated team, and fostering open communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Many organizations support Directors of Network Engineering with ongoing professional development, collaborative peer groups, and robust technology resources to tackle these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various Director Network Engineering job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,412 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

Sr. Director, Network Operations

McKesson

Mississauga, ON • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Senior Director, Network Operations

About the Role

The Senior Director of Network Operations is a strategic and transformational leadership role responsible for evolving the network operations organization into a modern, automation-driven, and highly reliable function. This leader will drive the maturation of people, process, and technology while delivering resilient, scalable, and business-aligned network services.

The role partners closely with Network Engineering, Security, Application Teams, and Business Stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, accelerate innovation through automation and AI, and continuously improve service quality and user experience.

What You'll Do

Organizational Transformation & Maturity

  • Lead the transformation of Network Operations into a proactive, data-driven, and automation-first organization

  • Establish and execute a multi-year maturity roadmap across people, process, and technology

  • Standardize operating models, governance, and service delivery frameworks (e.g., ITIL-based practices)

  • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Automation, AI, and Operational Innovation

  • Drive adoption of automation (NetDevOps, AIOps, self-healing capabilities) to reduce manual effort and improve reliability

  • Leverage AI/ML for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and incident prevention

  • Implement intelligent observability and event correlation to enhance signal-to-noise ratio

  • Champion "zero-touch" operations and continuous optimization of operational workflows

Service Delivery & Foundational Capabilities

  • Own the delivery and continuous improvement of core network services (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Cloud Networking, Data Center Connectivity, Edge)

  • Define and manage service catalogs, SLAs/XLAs, and performance metrics

  • Ensure scalability, resiliency, and availability aligned with business requirements

  • Drive service standardization and simplification to improve adoption and supportability

Incident, Change, and Problem Management

  • Establish best-in-class Incident, Change, and Problem Management disciplines

  • Reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to resolve (MTTR) through tooling, automation, and process optimization

  • Lead major incident response, including executive communications and root cause accountability

  • Drive systemic problem management to eliminate recurring issues and improve stability

  • Partner with engineering to ensure effective change planning, risk mitigation, and release quality

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Collaborate with Network Engineering to operationalize new technologies and ensure supportability by design

  • Partner with Security teams to maintain compliance, risk posture, and incident response alignment

  • Engage application and business teams to align network services with business outcomes and user experience goals

  • Act as a key interface between operations, product owners, and executive stakeholders.

People Leadership & Talent Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing global team with a focus on capability development and future-ready skills

  • Drive talent strategy, including upskilling in automation, cloud networking, and AI-driven operations

  • Foster a culture of empowerment, innovation, and continuous learning

  • Align team objectives with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes

Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

  • Define and track KPIs/KRIs to measure operational performance, service quality, and transformation progress

  • Provide executive-level reporting on operational health, risks, and improvement initiatives

  • Use data-driven insights to prioritize investments and drive continuous improvement

  • Benchmark capabilities against industry best practices

  • Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet Company goals

Minimum Qualification

  • 12+ years in IT/Network Operations, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles

  • Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformation programs

  • Experience implementing automation, AIOps, or similar advanced operational capabilities

  • Strong background in enterprise network environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)

Preferred Skills

  • Deep understanding of ITIL frameworks (Incident, Problem, Change Management)

  • Experience with observability platforms, automation tools, and network management systems

  • Strong business and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to align technical operations with strategic business objectives

  • Data-driven mindset with focus on measurable outcomes

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with execution discipline

  • Change agent with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries

  • Strong communicator with executive presence

  • Focused on outcomes, simplification, and continuous improvement

Success Measures

  • Measurable reduction in MTTR, incident volume, and repeat issues

  • Increased automation coverage and reduced manual intervention

  • Improved service reliability and customer satisfaction (SLAs/XLAs)

  • Successful deployment of AI-driven operations capabilities

  • Enhanced team engagement, capability growth, and retention.

Work Model / Physical Requirements

We are Flex and Connect with 2 days a week in office

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$151,200 - $201,600

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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