Arun Thomas

Chief Information Officer And Vice President IT at Dynacare

Arun Thomas has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Arun started their career in 1988 as a Developer and Database Administrator at the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Arun then moved on to work at Manulife as a Co-ordinator, System Integration and Databases, where they led the deployment of Microsoft SQL Service as the enterprise database technology.

In 2000, Arun joined Nightingale Informatix and Medcomsoft as the Director of Information Technology. Arun provided executive and technical leadership in the Product Development and Implementation Services, contributing to the company's expansion into the Australian healthcare market.

In 2002, Arun started working at Lifelabs Medical Laboratory Services (formerly MDS Diagnostic Services). Arun held the position of Director, Application and Technology Services and managed various innovative system implementations with budgets averaging $4 million per annum.

Arun then joined Dynacare in 2012, where they undertook the role of Managing Director, Digital Solution and Integration Services. In this role, they built and managed a department comprised of 20 technical and project staff, as well as an annual budget of $7 million. Arun successfully integrated several acquired businesses, implemented the Information Technology digital strategy, and deployed customer-facing systems.

In 2017, Arun was promoted to Chief Information Officer and Vice President of IT at Dynacare, where they continue to play a key role in developing and implementing the company's IT strategy.

Overall, Arun Thomas has demonstrated their expertise in building teams, managing budgets, implementing innovative systems, and playing crucial roles in the growth and success of various organizations in the healthcare and technology industries.

Arun Thomas has attended several educational institutions throughout their career. Arun studied Financial Analysis and Control at the Schulich School of Business at York University. Arun also obtained an Associate Degree in Information Technology from Seneca Polytechnic. Additionally, Arun attended the Professional Development Academy where they focused on Organizational Leadership. Lastly, they pursued studies in Action Leadership at The Niagara Institute.

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At Dynacare, we are committed to being Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader. Every day our employees impact the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians and their healthcare providers by delivering high-quality laboratory and health services. We also partner with governments, hospitals, industry and others to strengthen Canada’s healthcare system. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, we are one of the largest providers of laboratory testing in Canada, and offer the largest menu of diagnostic tests in the country. We have laboratory facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia and have a long history of delivering cutting-edge, clinically impactful tests for improved diagnosis and testing. Quality care is at the heart of everything we do. We shape the future of diagnostics through highly advanced genetic and pharmacogenetic testing and are continually sourcing the most accurate and least invasive tests. We also provide testing designed specifically for the risk assessment needs of the life insurance industry, and we help improve the health and safety of employees through wellness programs and occupational health testing. In addition, we deliver customized health information and tools, such as food intolerance reports, to help people live and feel better. If you are looking for a company that supports healthy lives with commitment and care – Dynacare is for you.


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