Engineering assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON

See What We're All AboutAs the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat – Apply Today! PerksParts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!Quarterly profit-sharing bonusHybrid work scheduleTeam member appreciation events and recognition programsVolunteer opportunitiesAll the traditional benefits like health, dental and life insurance, RRSP/DPSP match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered. The Job at a Glance We're looking for an engineering leader with 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in engineering leadership. In this dynamic role, you'll lead our exceptional, senior engineering team and collaborate with business stakeholders to build customer-facing solutions that transform the way foodservice operators run their businesses. You'll be collaborating with our product team, including UX, QA, data, and infrastructure resources to develop and support best practices in release management, automated testing, DevOps, AI-assisted development, product support, and more.You'll gain valuable experience in all of these areas alongside an excellent, collaborative team, and you'll have growth opportunities as our product continues to evolve. Our team works with a modern tech stack:Backend: Node.js with TypeScript, PostgreSQL database, deployed on AWSFrontend: Vue.js withVuetifyMobile: React NativeBI Layer:BigQuery, dbt, Fivetran, Data StudioAI Tools: Claude, OpenAI,Veryfi A Typical DayTeam Leadership & CultureEmbody and promote core organizational values: Integrity, Community, Passion, Courage, Innovation, and SafetyCultivate a high-performing, innovative culture within Front-End/Back-End teamsAttract, develop, and retain top engineering talent; promote continuous learning and effective performance managementTeam Strategy & PlanningIdentify strategic opportunities in Front-End/Back-End domains and influence stakeholder support.Align annual team OKRs with organizational goalsStay ahead of tech trends to guide strategic adoption or avoidanceManage engineering budgets efficiently to maximize impactExecution & DeliveryBuild strong vendor partnerships to support engineering needsLead cross-functional engineering initiatives, ensuring technical excellenceCollaborate on technical requirements, prioritize efforts, and align on goalsMeasure and improve Front-End/Back-End team efficiency and processes To Land This Opportunity You have3+ years of engineering management and team leadership, including building teams, measuring and managing performance, and implementing processes to drive continuous improvementYou have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to collaborate effectively around complex topicsYou have experience leading day-to-day engineering best practices in collaboration with product, UX, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholdersYou have direct experience leveraging AI tools for both AI-assisted coding and development of user-facing functionality. This includes building agentic solutions into products and business processes.You haveIn-depth knowledge and experience standing up QA processes and toolsYou have strong analytical and problem-solving skillsYou have passion for pragmatic software design About Your Future TeamThe Ecommerce team is a fast-growing group that embraces the rapid change that comes with incredible growth. We bring our whole selves to work each day - personality and all - in true Parts Town style. At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. Parts Town is a pay-for performance company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision insurance, RSP with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid personal emergency leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Parts Town is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.