Bilingual Manager, Software Engineering

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid vacation

Annual performance incentive

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Training, mentorship and more

Alternative work arrangements for some

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is hiring a Bilingual Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of technology specialists and advance software engineering practices. You will guide delivery of IT applications and development services, reporting to the Senior Manager of the CRM Platform team.

In this hybrid role, you’ll foster learning, collaboration, and innovation, driving value for clients while aligning engineering initiatives with CMHC’s housing system goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in CS/SE.
• Proven leadership and coaching experience.
• Excellent communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team to deliver business value aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement software engineering standards, training programs, and best practices to ensure consistency across projects and product teams.
• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance delivery performance and client satisfaction.
• Champion creative problem-solving and experimentation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies.
• Collaborate with project and product teams to understand their needs, then define, deliver, monitor, and refine tools, platforms, and ways of working to maximize efficient delivery of customer value.
• Provide expert guidance, set performance measures, supervise and review team members’ work, and offer coaching and feedback to ensure quality and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Agile / DevOps

English & French

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD pipelines

CRM platforms

Job description

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Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $104180.28to $130225.36and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.


• Annual individual performance incentive.


• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.


• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.


• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Business Solutions Engineering team, in the Bilingual Manager, Software Engineering position. CMHC is dedicated to enhancing IT services and operational efficiency. In this role, you will guide a team of technology specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager of the CRM Platform team, you will be responsible for delivering IT application and development services, while advancing software engineering methodologies and best practices.

What you'll do:

• Build and lead a high-performing team to deliver business value aligned with organizational priorities, promoting agility, productivity, and innovation.


• Develop and implement software engineering standards, training programs, and best practices to ensure consistency across projects and product teams.


• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance delivery performance and client satisfaction.


• Champion creative problem-solving and experimentation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and approaches that strengthen our competitive edge.


• Collaborate with project and product teams to understand their needs, then define, deliver, monitor, and refine tools, platforms, and ways of working to maximize efficient delivery of customer value.


• Provide expert guidance, set performance measures, supervise and review team members’ work, and offer coaching and feedback to ensure quality and professional growth.

What you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.


• A minimum 7 years of experience in software engineering, encompassing the full software development lifecycle, from initial planning and requirements gathering to implementation, testing, and deployment.


• Over 3 years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports, with a strong track record of coaching, performance management, talent development. Proven ability to lead change and drive innovation.


• Knowledge of design patterns, code reviews, software debugging techniques and application security principles.


• Strong analytical and technical skills, with proven logical reasoning and effective problem-solving abilities.


• A solution-oriented mindset with a proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members.


• Excellent communication skills in both English and French, with the ability to persuade, influence and engage at all levels, including senior leadership.

It would be great if you also had:

• An understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft Azure.


• An understanding of agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.