Salesforce Developer (Talent Pool)

Plan International Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the global movement for children's rights and equality for girls. As part of the CRM team, you will empower business users with Salesforce solutions, enhancing user experience and business value. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Generous time off

Supportive, flexible environment

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in Salesforce development, ideally within the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) framework.
• Experience with API development and third-party system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Salesforce applications and custom components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical implementation with business goals.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Salesforce Platform Developer I certification

Tools

Apex

Java

HTML

CSS

Git

Jenkins

Job description

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What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children’s rights and equality for girls?

Join Plan International Canada and make your mark in the global movement for children's rights and equality for girls. In our 85-year history, we've proven that it's possible to help transform lives and communities in big and meaningful ways. You'll be joining a community of determined optimists working in more than 80 countries. Besides believing in our mission, staff say they choose to work at Plan International Canada because of its inspired leadership and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. We’re the first non-profit organization to be inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, generous time off, and a supportive, flexible, hybrid environment that prioritizes your well-being and sustainable high performance. We want our staff to feel supported because there is an urgent need for our work.

We know a better future is possible, and we won’t stop until every child can go to school, be safe and survive — until we are all equal.

Further information can be found at: plancanada.ca

Summary

Organization: Plan International Canada

Reports to: Salesforce Architect

Location: Toronto, Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Grade: 9

The Position

We’re building a talent pool for a variety of roles, and one of the niche skill sets we’re specifically targeting is this one.

As part of the CRM team, this person will be instrumental in empowering our business user community with the processes and tools they need to drive transformational change. Your primary focus will be on the design, development, and deployment of Salesforce applications, custom components, and system integrations that support our evolving CRM initiatives.

In this role, you will work closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders—including business analysts, software engineers, and data management professionals—to translate strategic business objectives into technical solutions within our Salesforce environment.

You are someone who is passionate about solving complex business and technology challenges through simple, user-centric solutions. A self-starter by nature, you excel at deconstructing technical problems into practical, scalable systems. Whether collaborating closely with a team or working independently, you take pride in bringing Salesforce to life in ways that enhance user experience and business value.

What success looks like?

• Takes ownership of key components and leads initiatives within their area of expertise.
• Translates complex business requirements into scalable, well-architected Salesforce solutions using Apex, Flows, and Lightning Components.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to align technical implementation with business goals.
• Applies modern software development best practices, including iterative development, code reviews, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and delivers high-quality, maintainable code.
• Actively explores and integrates innovative technologies such as AI and data tools to improve business outcomes.
• Contributes to a culture of knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and continuous improvement across the development team.
• Stays curious and adaptable, continuously learning to remain current with Salesforce capabilities and emerging industry trends.
  
  

As Our Ideal Candidate You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (required); Platform Developer II certification is a strong asset.
• Proven hands-on experience in Salesforce development, ideally within the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) framework.
• Proficiency in Apex programming, Flows, and Lightning Web Components.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, with working knowledge of Java, HTML, and CSS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with API development and third-party system integrations.
• Familiarity with version control and DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, including AI and data integration.
  
  

How To Apply

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply by June 6, 2025.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $83,000 and $104,000. We comprehensively evaluate a variety of factors to determine fair compensation, including experience, specific job-related skills, and relevant educational or professional training. Additionally, we ensure that compensation is equitable across our team and aligns with current market trends. This role also qualifies for an extensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing [e-mail] so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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