The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization. We provide unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to industry, NGOs, and federal/provincial governments. CBoC features one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams, recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Our research addresses critical issues in Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health, delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Team Lead - Software Applications & Integration Development to join the Information Technology team. This role manages all enterprise software applications and integrations used across the organization, including client-facing economics forecast data products. You will drive technology transformation initiatives for new and existing projects. Key responsibilities include serving as the technical lead for our eData platform (a customer-facing data delivery solution), establishing software development best practices on Microsoft Azure, managing internal applications for Sales, Marketing, and Analytics teams, and overseeing Integrations with CRM, Business Central, MS Project, and other modern platforms. This includes future system implementations and ongoing process improvements.

Our Ideal Candidate is highly motivated, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, possessing startup experience. You are a natural leader for activities and tasks. You excel at administering and supporting enterprise applications, automating system integrations using modern technology, maintaining application integrations, and developing new organizational tools. You are exceptionally gifted at troubleshooting and solving complex issues. We require someone with hands-on experience who has demonstrated the ability to coach, mentor, and lead junior staff. You are a leader who aligns with company priorities and processes, or creates new ones when necessary, and enjoys new challenges in a collaborative team environment.

CBoC is a virtual organization. As a remote worker, you must be comfortable working 100% of the time from a home office located in Canada. Success requires a self-starter attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and proactive communication. A productive, professional, and safe home office environment with reliable internet service during regular working/business hours is required for this role.

About the Role

Develop and maintain web applications, software applications, and software integrations.

• Manage existing .NET applications, Microsoft web servers, website, IIS configuration, and security.
• Performance tune integration scripts for Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 systems.
• Produce software architecture documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.

Design and manage end-to-end software solutions for current and future software development needs.

• Integrate Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-built products into the CBoC ecosystem.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, Graph API, and Azure functions.
• Establish best practices using AI, containerization, and deployment automation.
• Optimize the use of Power Automate Flows, Azure Data Gateway, and .NET applications.

• Lead and supervise the development of complex software solutions with third-party vendors.
• Collaborate with business units to collect business requirements for new applications.
• Conduct Proof of Concepts for new software technology and provide recommendations to the Director, IT.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers.

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree – Bachelor of Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience training and mentoring web, application developers, or junior staff.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software application design and development utilizing the SDLC framework. Preferably in a startup or small sized organization.
• Extensive experience in secure software architecture and modern technology design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in client and server programming languages: C#, .NET, Java/JS, Laravel/PHP, API/Rest, Perl.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms: Azure, Google, AWS using docker or Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience with databases: Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Azure, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Demonstrated experience with automating development workflow pipelines (CI/CD).
• Experience configuring and administering web servers in Windows and Linux environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work outside of regular hours/occasional weekends is required.
• Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working hours is a requirement of this role. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.

Nice to Haves:

• Relevant Microsoft certification.
• Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence algorithms.
• Experience working in a startup.

Benefits

At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Virtual First: Work from home anywhere across Canada with a budget to set up your home office.
• A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated through our Recognition programs.
• Healthcare benefits from Day One: Support for physical and mental wellbeing, including a $2,500 benefit for Psychologist, Social Worker, or Psychotherapist services.
• Work/Life Balance: Includes 20 days annual vacation, closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, 13 observed holidays per year, and Friday afternoon closures.
• Modern, defined benefit (DB) pension plan: We offer a pension plan with a 5% match from Day One.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Supports you and your family during difficult times.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan.

The hiring zone for this position is $80,793-$95,050 annually for candidates from any Canadian province or territory. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, specific skillsets, as well as market and business considerations. The full compensation band for this position ranges from $80,793-$109,308. The recruiter can share more information about compensation for the position during the hiring process. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBoC. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.

We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.