Acceleration Centre, Salesforce Specialist (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is looking for a Salesforce Specialist to work within their cybersecurity team. You’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance and develop secure applications, manage custom functionalities, and support project deployments. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a Salesforce certification is an asset. Join an inclusive environment that values personal growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Security Clearance is mandatory for staff involved.
• Interest in technology trends and learning new tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Creative thinking to troubleshoot and develop solutions.
• Experience with building cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Maintain and enhance custom applications on Salesforce.
• Support deployment and development activities under supervision.
• Act as backup Scrum Master if needed.

Skills

Analytical capability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

Salesforce Certification

Tools

Salesforce Apex

React

Job description

Overview

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In application security at PwC, you will provide security services to development teams including code scanning, readiness testing, and penetration testing to enable application teams to build and deploy secure applications in Production. You will utilise a risk-based methodology and shift-left approach to engage early in the software development lifecycle. The Acceleration Centre (AC) is about maximizing value, unlocking opportunities and creating a great experience for our people and clients, delivering high-quality tax, assurance and consulting services using the latest technologies, processes and best practices.

Meaningful work — you’ll be part of the Acceleration Centre, Salesforce Specialist, and work as part of a team of problem solvers to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment with people from multiple backgrounds and skill sets.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including end-users, to collect requirements and feedback and integrate them into the system.
• Maintaining and enhancing the data model, user interface, business logic, and security for custom applications.
• Supporting enhancement and deployment of custom functionalities using various Salesforce tools such as Salesforce Apex and Visualforce on a bespoke Force.com platform.
• Estimating level of effort for activities and conducting post-implementation support activities (scope and impact management).
• Maintaining and enhancing dashboards, user interfaces, business logic, and security for custom applications; supporting development activities under supervision of team leads.
• Participating in Incident, Problem, Change and Release management processes as required.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned, such as acting as a backup Scrum Master.

Experiences and skills

• Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. This will become a condition of employment if an offer is received.
• Interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends; openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work; strong analytical capability and initiative.
• Teamwork and collaboration with internal and external teams; commitment to valuing differences and working with diverse people and perspectives.
• Ability to work under pressure with a can-do attitude; capable of meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing work; strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; independent/self-starter with responsibility for information used in decisions.
• Creative and critical thinking to troubleshoot issues and develop innovative solutions; self-motivated with a desire for personal growth.
• Experience with building, customizing and maintaining cloud applications and/or cloud platforms (Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud and mobile platforms). Asset: Android and Apple platforms.
• Experience with virtual team collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Google Meet, Mural, Asana, Jamboard).
• Knowledge of ongoing integration and deployment support approaches and tools. Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Backbone) is an asset.
• Salesforce Certification is an asset (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder or Platform Developer). Knowledge of integrating Salesforce with external systems is an asset.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset as you may need to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment; exact expectations can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

PwC Canada is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.