Bilingual Senior Specialist (CI/CD & Automation Engineering)

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CMHC as a Senior Specialist in CI/CD & Automation Engineering, driving modern practices in DevOps and enabling teams to adopt scalable solutions. This permanent hybrid position involves designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and engaging in continuous improvement efforts within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Annual Paid vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps or automation roles.
• Proficient in scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design reusable CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation workflows.
• Support teams in adopting platform practices.
• Manage internal CI/CD and automation tools.

Skills

CI/CD

Automation

Scripting

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 10989

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Office Location:Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Designation:Bilingual

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

Security Requirement:Reliability Status

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.

What’s in it for you

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.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the Role
CMHC is committed to continuously improving our IT services and operational efficiency. The addition of new IT roles is a strategic move to bolster our capabilities and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

We’re on a journey to modernize how we build and deliver software by creating a culture rooted in collaboration, shared ownership, and engineering excellence. Join the Business Solutions Engineering team as Senior Specialist (CI/CD & Automation Engineering), where you’ll work closely with the Platform Engineering Practice Lead to help implement a cohesive vision for scalable, secure, and automated software delivery.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about enabling teams, building reusable automation solutions, and making DevOps best practices easier to adopt across the organization. You’ll also act as a coach and technical mentor, simplifying complex concepts and promoting clarity and consistency.

What you’ll do:

• Design and maintain reusable CI/CD pipeline templates and deployment automation workflows.
• Support teams in adopting platform practices through coaching, onboarding, and technical support.
• Manage and continuously improve internal CI/CD and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Contribute to the development of paved roads and self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with the platform, DevOps, and security teams to embed testing and security gates into delivery pipelines.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and promote observability and resilience in delivery automation.
• Build documentation, training materials, and example pipelines to ease adoption.
• Support compliance and governance by enforcing standards via policy automation.

What you should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or automation roles and experience collaborating with developers and product teams to enable best practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and familiarity with integrating security and testing into CI/CD workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Familiarity with GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), and container orchestration.
• Expertise in Azure services (AKS, App Services, Functions, EventHub, API Management, SQL, VNets, Azure Firewall).
• Strong communication skills in both English and French, coaching skills to guide and mentor teams with the help of documentation and the ability to break down complex technical terms to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, autonomy, and shared ownership.

Technologies:

• Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions for pipeline design, execution, and management.
• Solid experience deploying and automating Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and containerized applications on AKS.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Hands-on experience using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and SonarQube to ensure pipeline health and compliance.
• Familiarity with Backstage or similar platforms to support self-service experiences and reusable templates.
• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 CRM and Finance & Operations deployment processes and ALM practices.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience working in a DevOps enablement or platform team.
• Experience with solution packaging and deployment pipelines for Dynamics 365.
• Knowledge of progressive delivery strategies (feature flags, blue-green, canary).
• Familiarity with compliance automation and policy-as-code.
• Skills in building developer onboarding or paved road experiences.
• A Microsoft Certification as a DevOps Engineer Expert and/or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Experience in the insurance or finance sectors.

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!