Bilingual Specialist, Systems (Montreal, Ottawa or Toronto)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian federal agency in Toronto is seeking a Bilingual Specialist, Systems to lead multi-disciplinary technological projects. The role requires an undergraduate degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in related fields. The ideal candidate should possess strong bilingual communication skills, project management experience, and analytical capabilities. This is a temporary full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Annual individual performance bonus

Support towards personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience in housing finance, insurance or business system management.
• Ability to deliver clear and effective presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to interface and work with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and documentation of functional business requirements.
• Conduct testing and post-implementation reviews to ensure objectives are met.
• Provide recommendations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency (French and English)

Project management skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal capabilities

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, business administration or commerce

Job description

Bilingual Specialist, Systems (Montreal, Ottawa or Toronto)

Job Requisition ID: 11407

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Travel Requirement: Limited

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

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $84699.11 to $105873.89 and 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.

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 contract employee:

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• 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
Join the Multi-Unit Business Technology Solution team in the Specialist, Systems position. In this role, you will lead and participate in multi-disciplinary technological projects impacting multiple stakeholders within the corporation. You will identify system issues, strengths and challenges, and perform analysis on them as well as provide technical and operational support to business stakeholders.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and documentation of functional business requirements, analysis tools and solutions, including enhancements, changes or fixes to business systems in collaboration with clients and IT.
• Conduct effective testing and post-implementation reviews to ensure objectives and quality controls have been met.
• Provide recommendations and guidance to ensure the highest level of data accuracy and integrity and ensure adequate testing procedures are carried out.
• Provide technical expertise on applications and identify opportunities for automation of functions/processes.
• Liaise with internal and/or external stakeholders and/or third-party suppliers in the maintenance, monitoring and resolution of problems related to business systems.
• Develop and synthesize recommendations for senior management as opportunities present themselves that best serve the overall objectives of CMHC and its clients.
• Maintain appropriate functional business system documentation and process controls.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as computer science, business administration or commerce.
• A minimum of five years of related experience with increasing responsibilities in housing finance, insurance or business system management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English), including the ability to deliver clear and effective presentations.
• Project management skills acquired through the management of small to medium-sized projects.
• Demonstrated interpersonal capabilities with demonstrated ability to interface and work with colleagues, showing tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to reason logically and recognize assumptions.

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.

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!