Bilingual Manager, Software Engineering

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.

About the role

Join the Business Solutions Engineering team, in the 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 Homeowner Platform team, you will be responsible for delivering IT application and development services, while advancing software engineering methodologies and best practices.

What you will 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.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to team members, including the operational planning/scheduling of work and resolution of escalated issues.
• Lead the team to deliver business value and outcomes in alignment with the organization’s priorities, fostering an environment of agility, productivity, and innovation.

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 of 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.
• Demonstrated experience in software delivery management, including overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions on schedule and within scope, as well as managing and supporting production environments to ensure operational stability and rapid incident resolution.
• 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.
• 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 had:

• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern architectural patterns, including microservices and event-driven design, to support robust and flexible software delivery.
• Strong understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, agile methodologies, and DevOps principles, with hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines to drive efficiency and quality.

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

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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!