<p>This is an opportunity to join a well-established FinTech company in a technology leadership role. In this position, you’ll be leading a team size of around 15 people, and you’ll have several team leads reporting to you. </p><p><br></p><p>This company works with financial institutions across Canada, and they provide an innovative software platform to their customers. A significant part of your role will focus on ensuring that the platform is running smoothly at all times, to minimize downtime and disruptions. Experience in a software company, working on platform engineering would be considered an asset for this role. </p><p><br></p><p>This role is suitable if you are an experienced people manager, with a strong technical background. Perhaps you started your career in IT systems administration or product operations, and then progressed into leading teams of technical professionals. If this sounds like you, then please read on. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>One of the attractive elements of this opportunity is the chance to work with a supportive team. You will be reporting to a long-term CIO of the company, and there are several other members of the team with long tenure. Your role will be to coach and mentor and develop the members of your staff, and to develop relationships with other staff members across the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching software and IT professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>
<p>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing company in British Columbia, is seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead their multidisciplinary engineering team. This hands-on leadership role is essential in driving innovation, supporting efficient production processes, and overseeing the full product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical depth, team leadership, and a strong understanding of electrical systems, CAD, and manufacturing best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Engineering & Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of engineers and engineers-in-training (EITs)</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation</li><li>Guide design-for-manufacturing efforts across current and future product lines</li><li>Serve as Permit to Practice lead under Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC)</li></ul><p>Product Development & Lifecycle Management</p><ul><li>Oversee the complete product development cycle from concept through to launch</li><li>Lead tooling, mold procurement, and prototyping for new product lines</li><li>Manage change control processes and ensure traceability of product updates</li><li>Support hands-on prototype builds and technical layout reviews</li></ul><p>Electrical System Oversight</p><ul><li>Lead system design and troubleshooting for both 12V DC and 120V AC applications</li><li>Provide technical guidance for lithium battery systems, solar integration, and Victron Energy components</li><li>Support production, after-sales, and commissioning teams with electrical systems knowledge</li></ul><p>CAD & BOM Management</p><ul><li>Oversee CAD integrity and model architecture (Onshape preferred)</li><li>Ensure BOM accuracy and alignment with procurement and production teams</li><li>Champion improvements in build sheet automation and configuration control</li></ul><p>Vendor Relations & CNC Oversight</p><ul><li>Maintain strong technical relationships with key equipment suppliers</li><li>Support procurement of engineered parts and systems</li><li>Provide guidance on CNC machine usage and ensure knowledge-sharing between teams</li></ul><p>Compliance & Quality Assurance</p><ul><li>Lead quality inspections and ensure adherence to industry and regulatory standards</li><li>Support EIT mentorship and EGBC compliance initiatives</li></ul>
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a skilled <strong>Project Manager</strong> with deep experience in <strong>Ellucian implementations</strong>, to lead the rollout of a new <strong>Student Information System (SIS)</strong>. This role will be central to the planning, coordination, and execution of a complex SIS implementation, impacting critical areas across the institution including <strong>Academics, Finance, HR, IT, and the Registrar’s Office</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a cross-functional, enterprise-wide transformation project. This opportunity is being offered a fixed term, <strong>12-month contract</strong> with a salary up to $170K for people with <strong>Ellucian Colleague experience.</strong> Candidates will be eligible for full benefits and vacation. This position is <strong>open to remote candidates</strong> across Canada. As this initiative is expected to require ongoing support and enhancement beyond the initial implementation phase, there is a strong likelihood of extension.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full lifecycle implementation of an Ellucian Colleague, from planning and design through data migration, configuration, testing, and go-live.</li><li>Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with more than 20 key representatives from across the institution to ensure all functional and technical needs are captured and prioritized.</li><li>Coordinate and align activities between internal departments and external vendors.</li><li>Oversee data migration efforts from the current in-house built platform to the new Ellucian system.</li><li>Ensure seamless integration of the SIS with other campus systems.</li><li>Communicate project updates, risks, and decisions clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul>
