Product Manager, SaaS ***Completed***

Overview

Are you a successful, creative, driven product manager?  Are you strategic in nature, yet have the ability to get down in the weeds and get stuff done?  Do you love working in an entrepreneurial organization surrounded by like-minded, people, who are fired up about growing a great company?  If this sounds like you, then please, keep reading.

Our Client is a profitable SaaS SMB headquartered in the Lower Mainland, BC. They are growing organically and have engaged us on a search to find them an experienced Product Manager (PM) who will be tasked with establishing processes and best practices to build on as they grow. The PM will report to the CEO and will be hands-on with all functional areas of the business to review, define, and execute the overall product strategy.

The Ideal Persona

You possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. You enjoy spending time with customers to understand their problems, translate these problems into product requirements, articulate product requirements to the Dev Team, and work closely with internal teams to create innovative solutions that solve them.

Responsibilities

• Effectively break down needs from stakeholders into requirements. Clearly articulate product requirements through user stories, specifications, and other documentation (Jira)

• Scrum: lead scrum, open/close sprints, conduct retrospectives

• Leadership: demonstrates great communication skills, collaborate with all team members, effective follow-up

• Release Management: Plan and coordinate product releases, including defining release goals, creating release plans, and overseeing the launch process. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches

• Analytics and Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of product features. Use analytics and user feedback to iterate on the product and make data driven decisions

• Customer Feedback and Support: Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Collaborate with customer support teams to address product related issues and improve customer satisfaction

Qualifications & Experience

• Certification in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a

  related discipline

• At least 4 years of professional experience in a Product Management role

• An understanding of the SaaS industry, including knowledge of key trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.

• Proven experience in product management, preferably in SaaS or a related technology field.

• Demonstrated success in launching and managing successful products throughout their lifecycle.

• Strong technical background or aptitude, enabling effective communication with development teams and understanding of technical challenges.

• Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to interpret metrics and make data driven decisions.

• Experience with analytics tools and the ability to derive insights from user data.

• Ability to think strategically and develop a clear product strategy aligned with business goals.

• Experience in developing and executing product roadmaps.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively convey product plans, goals, and requirements to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong presentation skills for internal and external audiences.

• A deep understanding of user experience and a focus on delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Experience with user research and usability testing.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, marketing, sales, and customer support.

• Leadership skills to inspire and guide teams towards common goals.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and market conditions.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make decisions in uncertain situations.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate challenges in product development and management.

• Experience in identifying and addressing potential risks.

• Proficient project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor product launches and updates.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

• A customer-centric mindset with a focus on understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that add value.

• Involvement in relevant industry events, conferences, and networks to stay updated on industry trends and build professional relationships.

• Relevant certifications in product management, agile methodologies, or other related areas may be beneficial.

Other

• Competitive compensation with a target base salary range from $85,000 to $105,000 + a Performance-based bonus

• Flexible hours with ability to work remotely from anywhere in Canada

• Health benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Contact

Darrell Bowman at darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Technical Support Manager – Fully Remote ***Completed***

Our client is an intranet SaaS platform that helps employees at organizations around the world share knowledge, stay informed, and feel connected. Their vision is to make every great company the best place to work.

 We are looking for a leader who's ready to redefine their technical support function. The best fit candidate will not only be technically skilled; but also be a mentor, a guide, and a strategist.

 Responsibilities:

• Team leadership. Cultivate and mentor our technical support specialists, fostering growth and expertise.

• Training and development. Conduct training sessions to enhance our support team's technical expertise, product knowledge, and service skills.

• Customer advocacy. Represent and champion our customers

• Process and quality improvement. Continually refine our support processes for peak efficiency while prioritizing customer joy.

• Implement quality checks to ensure our team consistently delivers stellar support.

• Customer issue management. Manage complex escalated customer issues, ensuring they're resolved quickly and surpass our service level agreements (SLAs).

• Inter-departmental collaboration: Work with other departments to create a consistent and cohesive customer experience.

• Data-driven insights. Use analytics and customer feedback to identify trends and enhance our support strategy.

• After hours support. We aim to minimize after-hours issues, but when things do go wrong, you'll be part of the on-call team during off-hours incidents.

• Reporting. Craft insightful reports on team performance and customer satisfaction for management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

• Experience in a technical support leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

• Strong technical background in software, hardware, and networking, with expertise in Microsoft server technologies—including Active Directory, Azure AD, SQL Server, and IIS.

• A proven track record of high customer satisfaction.

• Excellent customer and team communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, foster a positive work environment, and drive results.

This is a company awarded for being a great place to work, with a collaborative culture and available and accessible leadership.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Chief Technology Officer – Wearables, Vancouver BC

Our client is at the forefront of the convergence of Wearable Technology and Human Machine Interface. Their cutting-edge 100% hands-free HMI technology solution is truly remarkable.

Driven by dedication to excellence and innovation, they have pioneered a revolutionary platform—a comprehensive hardware and software ecosystem meticulously crafted to seamlessly connect their partners with their customers. They are approaching a critical juncture in their product development, and now ready to hire a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the technology teams and propel the product from prototype to a leading-edge reference design in the market.

Position Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will play a critical role in shaping the future of their wearable technology products and the platform. As a key executive team member, the CTO will be responsible for hiring and leading the engineering teams, overseeing the product management process, and ensuring the successful integration of cutting-edge technologies into their products. The CTO will have direct oversight of the Engineering, Product Management, Hardware, Software, and Cloud teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

·         Strategic Oversight: Work closely with the executive team to define and implement technology strategies that align with the company's vision and goals. Oversee product managers and ensure the seamless progression of the prototype to a final reference design, meeting all technical specifications and market needs. Additionally, manage the development and roadmap for the SDK and Cloud API.

·         Strategic Partnership Management: Own and nurture relationships with strategic partners and develop a comprehensive plan to bring their knowledge and expertise in-house, enhancing our capabilities and building enterprise value.

·         Broad Technology Scope: Operate within a broad technological landscape, overseeing cloud computing, wearable hardware (covering reference design, custom silicon, etc.), desktop and mobile platforms, and the 3rd party developer ecosystem.

·         Technology Development: Direct the evolution of the product prototype into a final reference design, with special attention to the integration of Integrated Circuit Key (ICK) methodologies and encryption directly on the chip to ensure unparalleled security and IP protection.

·         Innovation and Future Technologies: Keep abreast of the latest technology trends, competitor activities, and market demands to steer the technology strategy accordingly. Drive innovation initiatives and assess the feasibility of integrating new technologies into the existing ecosystem to maintain a competitive edge.

·         Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and inspire a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across various business units.

Requirements

·         Proven track record as a CTO or in a similar leadership capacity within an innovative, technology-driven organization, preferably specializing in wearable technology.

·         Extensive expertise in hardware and software development processes, including hands-on experience with ICK methodologies and encryption technologies.

·         Demonstrated proficiency in leading and cultivating world-class technology teams, coupled with a successful history of driving product innovation and achieving market success.

·         Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, showcasing the capacity to foresee technology trends and align them with business objectives.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to foster collaboration within teams and establish robust external partnerships.

·         Educational background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer

·         The opportunity to lead a cutting-edge technology team and shape the future of wearable technology.

·         A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment where your contributions are highly valued.

·         Competitive compensation package, including equity options.

For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is $200-250k annually. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Business Development Executive - Human Machine Interface (HMI) Technology ***Completed***

Overview:

Our client is an exciting early stage Tech company developing a hands free human/machine interface (HMI) technology platform that will revolutionize how people can interact and control devices. As they have achieved major benchmarks in product development, they are in search of a Business Development Executive to establish and roll out a Reference Design Business Development Model. This model aims to position the company at the forefront of wearable technology by leveraging strategic partnerships to expand their product suite, enhance their technology, and enter new markets. They aim to build a strong ecosystem around the platform, driving innovation, and creating value for their partners and customers.

Position Summary

The Business Development Executive is tasked with formulating and executing a comprehensive business development strategy focused on establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships across various sectors. This strategy will underpin the company's growth and expansion into new markets, leveraging the innovative reference design of their wearable technology platform. A cornerstone of this strategy is the development of a Partner Program, which aims to identify and engage key partners in hardware, software, and cloud computing to enhance their product suite and market reach.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying Strategic Partners

• Hardware Partners: Focus on engaging leading technology companies that specialize in components or devices complementing the technology. These partnerships can range from integrating our client’s technology into their devices to co-developing new wearable platforms.

• Software Partners: Seek out partnerships with major software developers and platforms that can extend the functionality of our client’s wearables. These partnerships could involve developing bespoke applications, enhancing interoperability with existing ecosystems, or creating new user experiences.

• Cloud Software Companies: Partner with cloud infrastructure providers to ensure our client’s wearables and their tech platform have the scalability, reliability, and security needed for global deployment.

Channel Partner Program

• Industry Focus: Develop a channel partner program targeting industries where hands-free Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology offers a significant advantage.

• Value Proposition: Highlight the unique benefits of our client’s technology, such as improved efficiency, accessibility, and user experience, to appeal to potential channel partners across industries.

Integration Strategy

• Technology Integration: Working closely with the Head of Product, craft a strategy for embedding our client’s hands-free HMI technology into other companies’ hardware products. This involves identifying products and sectors where our client’s technology can add significant value, such as enhancing accessibility, improving operational efficiency, or creating immersive user experiences.

• Co-Development Opportunities: Explore co-development opportunities with hardware and software partners to create integrated solutions that leverage our client’s technology.

Execution Plan

1. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify potential partners and industries where our client’s technology could impact most significantly.

2. Outreach and Engagement: Initiate outreach to potential partners with a tailored value proposition, highlighting the mutual benefits of the partnership.

3. Pilot Projects: Propose pilot projects or collaborations with key partners to demonstrate the technology's practical benefits and potential in real-world applications.

4. Negotiation and Agreement: Work closely with the CTO and legal team to negotiate partnership terms that align with strategic goals and protect intellectual property.

5. Integration and Co-Development: Collaborate with partners to integrate our client’s technology into their products or platforms, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.

6. Marketing and Promotion: Develop joint marketing and promotion strategies with our client’s partners to maximize the visibility and adoption of the integrated solutions.

7. Feedback and Iteration: Establish mechanisms for ongoing feedback from partners and customers to improve the technology and partnership models continuously.

Collaboration with the CTO

The Business Development Executive will work closely with the CTO and Head of Product to ensure that the technological aspects of the partnerships align with the product development goals and capabilities. This collaboration is crucial for:

• Ensuring the technical feasibility of integration projects.

• Aligning product development with market needs and partner expectations.

• Protecting and enhancing the security and IP of the technology through strategic partnerships.

What does success look like/Expectations

• 30-60 days: Industry mapped out and contact initiated with targeted, high probability companies

• 90-120 days: 5 - 10 partnerships or prospect opportunities identified and in discussions

• 6-9 months: 3-5  prospects identified and in advanced discussions

• 12 months: 1-2 Partners signed & orders placed)

Requirements

• A relationship builder who has a track record of building and leveraging strategic partnerships to achieve business goals.

• Self-starting, entrepreneurial, and highly skilled at negotiating and closing $MM, long sales cycles, licensing, or deep technology integration (Design in) wins.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to foster collaboration within teams and establish robust external partnerships.

 For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is $160k to $200k annually. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions.

Contact

Darrell Bowman - T: 604-639-9562, darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Senior Software Engineer (Typescript with GO or Rust) – Fully Remote ***Completed***

About Us:

Our client is a dynamic and innovative company focused on developing cutting-edge SAAS products for mission-critical scenarios. The small team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about technology and dedicated to creating impactful solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative and remote work environment and are excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software development, we want you to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain our SAAS product, primarily focusing on backend services and architecture.

• Collaborate with team members to implement new features and enhancements, ensuring high-quality code.

• Troubleshoot and debug code to optimize performance and resolve issues.

• Work closely with product managers and designers to gather feature requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Stay informed about the latest development technologies and propose improvements to our development process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in software development.

• Proficiency in Typescript, HTML, CSS, and React.

• Some experience with either GO or RUST.

• Bonus: Familiarity with Bash, Python, Vue, Angular.

• Strong understanding and experience with cloud-based development, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) or Amazon Web Services.

• Knowledge of database technologies, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

• Experience with version control systems, especially Git.

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Puppeter, Playwright) and CI tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI).

• Understanding of authentication processes and identity providers.

• Familiarity with Kanban/agile practices.

• Bonus Points: Experience with Prosemirror, Tailwind, Material-UI, NVC, Vim, and a passion for speed.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Quick learner with a continuous improvement/self-improvement mindset.

If you're excited about the prospect of contributing to a dynamic team and working on innovative projects, apply now to be part of our journey!

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Marketing Manager, Optimization SW ****Completed****

Overview

Our client is a market leading scheduling and optimization software company developing advanced scheduling SW solutions for various industries. Their solutions provide operational efficiency, reducing cycle times and improving collaboration within project teams.     

The Role

As a key member of the marketing team, you will be responsible for building the demand generation strategy and executing programs for lead generation and account-based marketing (ABM). You’re a results-driven marketer interested in growing the company’s business through new customers and account expansion, and are comfortable managing both digital and field marketing campaigns, and working with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Persona

You thrive in a dynamic, small company environment and are motivated by tackling a wide array of challenges. You’ll lead the transformation of a marketing team to a revenue-engine that drives the business, and want to be a part of the team and journey that introduces the power of marketing automation, ABM, and other marketing methodologies and technologies. You are curious in nature and naturally keep up with the latest demand generation trends. You are excited by the opportunity to help the team implement digital to field marketing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the marketing and sales team to develop new and innovative growth strategies for generating new business leads and account expansion

• Guide the creation, execution and delivery of brand and demand generation programs including digital and ABM initiatives

• Identify and plan industry events as part of our overall demand generation strategy

• Co-develop thought leadership and product content that attracts and converts our target segments

• Liaise with digital marketing agencies to develop content and provide direction to improve SEO and SEM results

• Liaise with digital marketing consultant to analyze and optimize marketing performance through KPIs

• Maintain the company’s website, blog, social and other online platforms; liaise with web consultants

• Manage campaign and program budgets and tracking

 Skills & Experience

• BA/BS/BComm in Business, Marketing, or a related field

• Minimum 5-7+ years of marketing experience and a proven record in a growth marketing role

• Experience with mapping and implementing end-to-end omni-channel marketing campaigns for both lead generation and ABM approaches

• Understanding and management of lead generation modeling, targets and conversions

• Hands-on experience implementing and successfully planning and executing ABM programs for target enterprise accounts

• Strong fluency in digital marketing and metrics including but not limited to SEO, SEM, and social media marketing

• Proficiency with marketing automation systems and CRM

• B2B experience preferred; knowledge of oil & gas operations is desirable but not required

Other

• Competitive compensation package

• Challenging and dynamic environment where you can bring your skills and experience to bear on important issues facing your clients.  There is a premium placed on delivering innovative and quality solutions, while having fun doing it.

• Extended Healthcare and Dental plan

• Periodic travel throughout North America will be required

• This can be a remote based position located anywhere in Canada.

 For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is $100k to $115k annually. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions.

Contact

Darrell Bowman - T: 604-639-9562, darrell@corporate.bc.ca

VP, Ops – Clean Technology (Vancouver, BC) ****Completed****

Our client is a rapidly expanding clean technology company. Their headquarters is in Vancouver and they already have equipment at client sites across the globe.

Opportunity

Our VP, Operations is a new and key role for the team. You will be part of our Senior Management Team. In collaboration with them, one of your key objectives will be to formulate and share a vision for all operations as part of scaling up our production processes.

As the VP Ops, you will be responsible for 5 areas:

• Supply Chain & Procurement

• Production

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Customer Support

• IT

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Own operational effectiveness across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, professional services, PMO, and customer service.

• Implement programs and processes (Lean, JIT, etc.) to support growth.

Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain and product lifecycle planning, from forecasting to fulfillment, including reverse logistics and supplier development.

Financial Accountability:

• Own the P&L across manufacturing and operations.

• Establish KPIs and collaborate with the BI team to create reporting on metrics.

Team Development:

• Build and develop new teams, processes, and methodologies to support the company's fast growth.

• Foster a team dynamic through success recognition, empowerment, coaching, education, and project orientation.

Strategic Planning:

• Assist in the selection and implementation of technical enterprise solutions, including ERP, MRP, and demand-planning solutions.

• Lead the operational requirements and build to execute the evolving business models.

Customer Service and Supplier Relations:

• Be responsible for the management and monitoring of the quality of customer service.

• Lead procurement team in negotiations with major vendors and build relationships with key suppliers.

Requirements

• To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Operations Leader with experience commercializing 10+ years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Proven track record of building and managing teams in a complex advanced manufacturing facility.

• Excellent negotiation, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in designing and implementing demand forecasting.

 The company offers market related compensation including equity. The role will require onsite work at their Vancouver location and will not be a remote position. We will support relocation as required for the best-fit candidate. At this point we can only entertain candidates with legal work status in Canada.

Contact: Tim Swanson tim@corporate.bc.ca ; Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is $200k to $250k annually. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions or experience.

VP Finance, Climate Tech ****Completed****

Company Overview: Our client is a Climate Tech company that has commercialized sustainable water treatment solutions for industrial purposes. With a track record of successful projects and a strong market presence, we seek an experienced Vice President of Finance to join the executive team and drive financial success.

Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Finance oversees company finances, shaping and executing financial strategies. This role demands a seasoned financial leader proficient in managing complex revenue models, financial structures, structured balance sheets, financial analysis, and investor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations:

• Accountable for all financial policies and practices which impact and control the organization's operations, assets, and management processes.

• Capital structuring and management to support the company's development and expansion plans.

• Development and production of all necessary financial management information for corporate and operating unit decision-making.

• Ensuring accuracy, financial integrity and consistency of all financial information in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

• Oversee budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Monitor financial performance, providing timely variance analysis.

• Monitor and optimize leasing finance portfolios. Implement strategies to maximize revenue and mitigate risks associated with the portfolio.

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports, communicating insights to stakeholders.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Create and maintain financial models for customer project feasibility, profitability, and risk assessments.

• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess the impact of different variables on financial outcomes.

• Design financial structures for project funding and evaluate funding sources, including debt, equity, and alternatives.

• Cultivate relationships with investors and serve as the primary financial contact.

• Be the point of contact for all banking, financial markets, VC and PE relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with an MBA.

• A CPA, CFA or equivalent financial designation is required.

• Ten years of progressive finance leadership experience.

• Extensive financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting expertise.

• Strong proficiency in investor relations for VC and PE-backed companies.

• Experience in lease and portfolio management is an asset.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, data manipulation, and pivot tables. Experience in utilizing VBA or macros for automation is a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial concepts, accounting principles, and investment analysis.

For more information, please contact Tim Swanson at tim@cororate.bc.ca

For transparency reporting purposes, the estimated base compensation range is $180k to $220k annually. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect market conditions or experience.

Director/VP, Engineering - Clean Technology (Vancouver, BC) ***Completed***

Opportunity

Are you an engineering leader ready to tackle one of the industrial world's most pressing challenges? Each year, industrial manufacturing operations worldwide generate vast quantities of wastewater with hazardous, non-biodegradable organic pollutants (PFAS / Forever Chemicals). Most conventional treatment methods fall short, resulting in the need to transport wastewater to off-site processing plants. This multi-billion dollar problem poses substantial long-term risks to industries, communities, human health, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary guidance and strategic direction to the company’s engineering division. Develop and execute initiatives that align with the company's overarching mission and drive growth. Collaborate with the senior leadership team to establish long and short-range plans, policies, programs, and objectives related to engineering.

• Team Empowerment: Lead, inspire, and mentor a diverse team of engineers and technical experts. Foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continual learning.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end process of electrochemical wastewater treatment solutions, with a focus on manufacturing, assembly, and deployment. Ensure projects are executed with precision, meeting timelines, budgets, quality standards and delivery schedules. Grow the company's team and capabilities to manufacture products at scale.

• Technology Advancement: Drive innovation in wastewater treatment technologies and collaborate with the VP of Technology to translate advancements into practical applications.

• Industry Partnerships: Cultivate and nurture relationships with research agencies, suppliers, strategic partners, and investors. Leverage these partnerships to enhance the company's capabilities, reach, and influence within the cleantech sector.

• Risk Management: Identify potential challenges and risks within projects and operations. Develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure project success.

• Project Delivery: Execute and deliver on projects of varying design and scale, overseeing all activities including assembly, QC, installation and commissioning, while staying within defined budgets.

Skills and Experience

• Professional Engineering Designation

• An engineering degree in Process, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role.

• 5+ in wastewater treatment, energy, environmental, or related industry.

• Exposure to electrochemical oxidation technology or processes will be advantageous.

• Proven expertise in directing complex engineering projects and operational functions.

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong strategic thinking and the capacity to drive innovation and transformative change.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities for fostering collaborations and partnerships.

• Project management proficiency with a focus on efficiency, quality, and delivery.

Join us in reshaping the future of wastewater treatment and leaving a lasting impact on industries, communities, and the environment. If you're motivated to drive change and lead within a rapidly evolving cleantech landscape, we would like to speak with you.

The company offers market related compensation. The role will require onsite work at their Vancouver location and will not be a remote position. We will support relocation as required for the best-fit candidate. At this point we can only entertain candidates with legal work status in Canada.

Contact: Darrell Bowman darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Director of Finance, SaaS ***COMPLETED***

Our client is an established SaaS software company based in downtown Vancouver. They are profitable and growing rapidly after launching a new suite of products. We are searching for a new head of finance to join the team.

We are searching for a dynamic Director of Finance and Accounting to partner with the CEO and establish a robust set of financial models, analytics and controls to provide accurate data to measure the performance of the company.

 Responsibilities:

• Assess and streamline finance and administration systems, policies and procedures to ensure accuracy

• Ensure financial plans are in line with the strategic business plan

• Maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations

• Provide financial models to assess the overall effectiveness of budget allocation of current ROI as well as future ROI

• Review and update financial and operational controls and metrics within the organization

• Develop robust financial analysis and reporting systems to provide appropriate management information to support the company’s growth

• Create a Financial Dashboard that presents an accurate and relevant data set for the CEO, Executive team and Board of Directors

• Development of financial strategies and policies to align effectively with corporate strategies and objectives.

• Maintain effective relationships with all financial constituencies, including investors, customers, bankers, external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

• Take an active role in documenting, streamlining and negotiating contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, and due diligence to ensure profitable transactions.

 Requirements:

• 10+ years in a fast-paced company with at least 3-5 years experience as a controller

• CPA qualified with proven experience in high-level financial planning and analysis

• Experience working for a multinational, multicurrency organization

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Highly effective interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain good working relationships across a multinational fast-paced organization

• Good analytical skills, adept at problem-solving, and measurement

For More Information, please contact Tim@corporate.bc.ca

Software Project Manager/Consultant - Fintech (100% remote across Canada) ***Completed***

Our client is a leading provider of SaaS software designed to facilitate the exchange of capital in equity and debt markets. As a publicly traded company they are committed to transforming the financial industry through innovative technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with teams in Europe. They offer a dynamic and open working environment, seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about contributing to their ambitious journey.

Job Overview:

As an Enterprise Software Project Manager/Consultant you will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of enterprise software solutions. Your primary focus will be managing a major software implementation project, working closely with the client and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You'll be responsible for preparing statements of work, coordinating project plans and timelines, communicating progress, identifying and managing risks and issues, and effectively collaborating with project teams and senior management stakeholders.

We are preferably looking for a fulltime employee, however may be open to a flexible schedule, i.e. 3-4 days a week for the right candidate.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise software implementation projects, drawing on your extensive experience (preferably gained in a professional services role at a software vendor).

• Prepare detailed statements of work outlining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resources required.

• Communicate project plans, timelines, progress, risks, and issues to both the client’s and internal team.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams and senior management stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication.

• Work closely with a customer team with strong Project Management experience, fostering a collaborative and productive relationship.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to facilitate new software builds and customization based on client requirements.

• Have some exposure to business development, identifying opportunities for additional services and customization work in the future.

• Preferably, bring banking or financial services industry experience to the role.

• Implement projects using agile methodologies, leveraging your experience with Agile practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

•  Proven experience in managing enterprise software implementation projects, ideally gained within a professional services team at a software vendor.

• Proficiency in preparing comprehensive statements of work and project documentation.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and effective communication.

• Ability to manage and adapt to a dynamic customer profile, working closely with a customer team with significant PM experience.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in managing projects using these methodologies.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Exposure to business development and a keen eye for identifying opportunities for upselling or additional services.

• Preferred, but not mandatory: Experience within the banking or financial services industry.

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the financial industry and thrive in an open and collaborative working environment, this may be the role for you. Join the journey of revolutionizing financial technology and making a significant impact in the world of capital markets.

Reach out for a quick chat to determine mutual interest/fit - amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Director of Accounting - ****Completed****

Our Client is a rapidly growing Life Sciences & HealthTech company based in Vancouver. We are seeking a Director, Accounting to join our team. The Director, Accounting is a key leader within the Finance team and is responsible for the oversight and management of the accounting function, including the integrity of financial systems and accounting operations. The finance team has a hybrid-fully remote model.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage end-to-end accounting operations for Canadian and U.S. entities, encompassing payables, billings, collections, payroll, and reconciliations. Ensure strict adherence to company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP guidelines.

• Conduct accounting analysis and evaluate the impact of significant transactions and corporate strategies on accounting processes. Prepare for commercial operations, including developing accounting procedures for inventory, revenue, and other related areas.

• Lead the Finance team's involvement in an ERP implementation project as the functional project lead. Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet project milestones, including integrating data from other business functions' systems or third-party sources (e.g., supply chain, procurement, commercial).

• Drive the implementation, application, and ongoing enhancement of accounting systems, scalable processes, and procedures. Ensure seamless integration with other operational data, systems, and processes while maintaining compliance with SOX requirements in a dynamic and growing environment.

• Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing processes, providing support for quarterly reviews and annual financial and SOX audits.

• Supervise the preparation and review of month-end and quarter-end working papers, consolidation, and schedules with a strong focus on the accuracy and timeliness of quarterly external financial reporting.

• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for development.

• Support the FP&A function and collaborate with key internal stakeholders by providing financial information for informed decision-making.

• Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including monitoring cash needs based on cash flow forecasts and supporting treasury-related activities.

• Review and oversee the preparation of financial-related compliance reports, such as statutory filings, annual tax forms (e.g., IRS 1099), and other regulatory submissions.

• Recruit, lead, direct, develop, coach, and evaluate any direct reports, adhering to the company's Human Resource policies and practices (only applicable if direct reports are assigned).

• Adhere to company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ensure that direct reports, if any, understand and follow these policies.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Professional designation (CPA or equivalent) and public company experience are required

• Minimum of 10 years related accounting experience, with at least 5 years of direct people management experience

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is an asset

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements

• Strong aptitude with financial tools and ERP systems; proven experience with ERP implementations and system enhancement projects

For more information, please get in touch with Tim Swanson

* pls. note that ChatGPT was used to help generate this JD, so please let us know if there are any plagiarism concerns.

Core R&D Engineer – 100% Remote in Canada ***Completed***

Our client develops advanced AI based software for scheduling complex operations. They offer a challenging and dynamic environment that puts a premium on delivering innovative and quality solutions, while having fun doing it.

 This is a 100% REMOTE job opportunity. Candidates must reside and be eligible to work in Canada. The physical office is located in Vancouver, Canada but the development team is located across Western Canada.

 Job Description

We are looking for a software R&D engineer who is motivated to work building a platform that other developers can use. You will be part of a “platform team” that is responsible for maintaining and developing new features for an innovative Java-based scheduling and optimization platform. Responsibilities will include research, development, and implementation of algorithms as well as writing high performance Java code to support highly interactive scheduling applications. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of our development platform. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is expected. Experience working within existing software design constraints is a plus.

Responsibilities

To be successful, you will need to fit into a small team environment. You must also be a proactive and independent thinker, able to take ownership of tasks with little supervision, while collaborating with others. Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing new features for existing Java based scheduling and optimization platform

• Scheduling and optimization algorithm requirements definition, specification, and design

• Implementation of algorithms and designs in Java in your areas of interest, such as:

  • Stochastic local search

  • Graph theory

  • Operations research

  • Language parsing and runtime compilation

  • Memory management heuristics

  • GIS and computational geometry

  • Visualization

• ·         Software performance tuning, including knowledge of:

  • Big-O algorithmic complexity

  • Impacts of memory allocation

  • Methods for identifying and addressing bottlenecks

 Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Java or similar programming language skills

• Strong background in mathematics, algorithms, and computation

• Experience with mathematical modeling

• Experience with low-level concurrency primitives

• Practical experience developing high performance code

• Knowledge of optimization techniques and algorithms (including Stochastic Local Search)

• Java/Swing or other desktop UI (visualization) experience a bonus

• Machine learning experience a bonus

• Advanced (graduate) degree in Mathematics or Computing Science preferred

The company offers a long-term stable job in a highly collaborative, people-focused team, and fair comp with excellent benefits and vacation allowance. Opportunity to visit Vancouver for team meetings (if working remotely from another city in Canada).

Contact: Amanda@corporate.bc.ca

VP Business Development, Healthtech, Eastern Canada Remote ****Completed****

Our client is a mission-driven start-up founded in 2016 and focused on making healthcare access easier and more effective for all involved. Their products empower patients and families to play a more active role in their own healthcare journeys, support providers in delivering excellent care and enable healthcare systems to become more efficient.

We seek an experienced VP of Business Development responsible for driving growth by developing new partnerships, expansion opportunities, and strategic alliances. This individual will lead the planning, negotiation and execution of new business opportunities and partnerships and identify new markets and products. They will work closely with the leadership and broader commercial team, developing and managing the execution of growth plans in coordination with colleagues across the organization.

The company is on a fully remote model, and we are seeking an experienced executive, ideally based in Eastern Canada. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is a core value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy to identify, secure, and manage new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaboration agreements across Canada and the US

• Lead negotiations with external partners and stakeholders to ensure mutually beneficial agreements

• Act as a key voice of the customer by informing the product roadmap, informing product positioning and messaging and participating in events, seminars, and conferences

• Responsible for establishing pricing models

• Grow and mature an early-to-mid-stage business development pipeline with support from company leadership and company subject matter experts

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing partnerships and alliances.

• Stay up-to-date on knowledge of industry trends, market intelligence, and state/federal regulations and programs

• Develop and report on growth plan execution, including sales targets, monthly business reviews, objectives and key results and key performance indicators; ensure data quality in our CRM system.

• Identify needed resources for supporting go-to-market execution and sales strategy, including budget development and management

• Observe and implement relevant internal controls, corporate policy, and procedures, including those around information security and confidentiality

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor direct reports and be a key player in their growth and development

• Facilitate regular one-on-one meetings with all direct reports

• Conduct bi-annual performance reviews

• Attend and contribute to weekly Leadership meetings, reporting on metrics

• Actively contribute to a culture where employees are collaboratively focused on continuous improvement, team-wide success, and an unwavering commitment to our customers

• As a member of the senior leadership team, establish short-term and long-term goals in line with corporate objectives and create a supportive and positive team environment for all employees as we grow

For more information, please contact
Darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Director of Total Rewards and HR Systems ****Completed****

Our client is a global biotechnology company on a quest to cure cancer. We are searching for an HR leader passionate about people and purpose-driven companies.

The Director of Total Rewards & HR Systems is responsible for building, developing and implementing the global total rewards strategy and programs.  They ensure leading-edge technology solutions providing advanced analytics are available to support the overall global HR strategic plan. They set annual goals and are responsible for developing the 2-3 year strategy for these areas. Responsibilities include leading an established team (HR systems, global benefits, total rewards, metrics, and analytics), developing efficient and accurate business processes to support effective governance and predictable compensation planning, total rewards and HR technology investments required to achieve strategic people goals.  They lead and support the team’s developing documentation, education and communication supporting overall rewards and recognition programs, and ensure a global approach to drive informed, evidence-based and transparent decision-making related to pay equity across all regions globally.

 Responsibilities

• Leads Total Rewards and HR Systems and drives continuous improvement in these areas to support the company’s ongoing growth and global expansion

• Leads the development, operationalization, ongoing governance and administration for our competitive global total rewards strategy (including base compensation, benefits and other cash and non-cash incentives)

• Creates and executes all strategy and compliance activities related to capital accumulation plans globally, inclusive of maintaining good governance for RRSP, 401K and global pension programs.

• Provides business leadership in the area of CAP governance with the guidance of the CAP committee.

• Maintains positive, collaborative and responsive relationships with HR functional area partners (HR Service Delivery, CoEs etc) as well as other partnering functions across the organization (Finance, IT, Corporate Affairs etc)

• Ensures rigorous documentation and training are available in support of all compensation practices globally

• Oversees the delivery of our Workday and HR systems implementations and enhancements to provide employee and manager self-service functionality, thereby ensuring the employee life cycle remains as automated and self-serve as possible

• Partners with Finance to ensure accurate headcount planning and forecasting activities occur in alignment with normal budgeting cycles.

• Using metrics and analytics, supports efficient people analytics, HR and Dept head dashboards, and effective workforce planning tools across the organization.

• Collaborates effectively with business leaders and department heads across the business.

Requirements:

• 10+ years' experience leading the design and implementation of an integrated Total Rewards program

• 3-5 Years Workday (or other large-scale enterprise HRM implementation), vision and strategy experience

• Flexible, strategic thinker, with an excellent track record of execution in a fast-paced technology company environment

• Self-motivated and independent thinker

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

• Able to construct logical and persuasive arguments and able to interact with all levels within the organization

• Expert compensation and benefits design experience in a high technology or life sciences environment

• Excellent research and analytical skills

• Strong people leadership skills

• Business process design experience

• Project management, planning and coordination

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

 For more information, please contact tim@corporate.bc.ca

Technical Marketing Specialist - Mobility Solutions ****Completed****

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of telematic solutions for the ride sharing industry around the world. Their customers include car / scooter sharing services, car rentals, fleet management and ride pooling organizations. They do business in more than fifty countries around the world and are considered one of the top companies globally in shared mobility solutions.

The Role

They require a Technical Marketing Specialist who will support the marketing, sales and technical teams through creating engaging technical documentation and marketing content that clearly explains what the company’s systems do and what value they create for their customers.

Persona

You are a great communicator with the interpersonal skills needed to glean both the technical systems knowledge and its benefits from engineering, marketing, sales and support colleagues on the team. You are comfortable distilling complex systems into easily digestible written content, and can create graphics and illustrations to help your messaging.

Additionally, you want to expand your marketing toolset and working knowledge of B2B marketing best practices and techniques by posting to social media, creating case studies, white papers, and articles, and supporting various marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create clear and effective content to explain how the systems work and what benefits they provide to the customers

• Help create engaging articles, press releases, white papers, and success stories

• Support sales, project and support teams with internal and external communication documents

• Check, edit, and suggest improvements for marketing content created by marketing colleagues

• Work with sales to drive engagement and generate leads on social media

• Support marketing campaigns including webinars, conferences, partner co-marketing, PPC ads as needed

• Participate in company content marketing brainstorming and planning sessions

• Report on engagement of created content

Competencies

• Post-secondary education and previous experience creating documentation for high-tech HW enabled by SW solutions

• Strong team player who can work effectively with multiple departments within an organization, its customers and partners

• Ability to learn and absorb new technical information and disseminate it to end-users and potential users who have varying degrees of technical skills

• A self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and graphical)

• A good eye for technical marketing document layout and design

• Ability to create graphics and illustrations to support written messaging

• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experienced with graphical design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Fluency in technical and business English is essential

Other

• Hybrid work environment

• Occasional travel

• Customer facing

• Interest in technology that reduces environmental impact

Contact

Darrell Bowman - T: 604-639-9562, darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Director of Marketing, Optimization SW ****Recently Completed****

Overview

Our client is a market leading scheduling and optimization software company developing advanced scheduling SW solutions for various industries. Their solutions provide operational efficiency, reducing cycle times and improving collaboration within project teams.     

The Role

As a key member of the management team you will determine strategic goals for the marketing, lead generation, and branding efforts, based on input from the CEO and Product Development and Sales teams. You will develop a marketing plan and budget that supports the achievement of these goals, work with the Marketing Communications Manager and Product Management team to devise appropriate activities required to execute the marketing plan, and will evaluate the effectiveness of those activities on an ongoing basis. You will also monitor spending and report progress to the management team every quarter.

Persona

We are seeking not only a strategic thinker, but also an individual who is able to work on tactical execution of certain aspects of the marketing plan, such as lead generation, preparation of marketing materials, and social media presence. The ideal candidate will have a solid marketing background, together with experience managing a variety of projects from end-to-end, including paid advertising campaigns and digital marketing techniques. You will be data driven, have strong analytical skills and have demonstrated experience navigating various data sets, identifying trends, and providing data backed information for the Management Team to make decisions.

Activites

Managing activities against the marketing budget, you will employ multiple channels to reach the company’s target audience segments. You will put in place an effective internal communication process to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives and lead a virtual team to ensure that the company’s key brand messages are communicated to the industry effectively, and that the company is recognized as product and thought-leaders in the operations scheduling domain. Your sales lead generation process will support the company’s revenue goals and ensure an ongoing high level of sales activity.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for development of the annual strategy and marketing plan

• In conjunction with the Marketing Communications Manager and the Product Management team, prepare and manage the marketing budget, and allocate resources appropriately

• Analyze existing branding and marketing strategies and improve upon them where appropriate

• Work closely with the sales team to align sales and marketing strategies

• Be the “Face of Marketing” both internally and externally

• Drive the implementation of marketing campaigns that meet business objectives and drive leads

• Conduct market research and implement new marketing activities based on findings

• Monitor industry trends and adapt the marketing program as appropriate, to take advantage of new thinking and technologies.

• Monitor competitor marketing and positioning, and devise strategies to counter their efforts, as required.

• Supervise marketing events and product events, networking with industry professionals

• Manage the marketing budget

• Maintain brand standards and ensure compliance across all marketing and communications channels

• Conduct market analysis to identify challenges and opportunities for growth

• Identify and deploy appropriate software solutions to improve effectiveness of the company’s marketing function

 Skills & Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or relevant field

• At least 5 years of work experience in a senior marketing role

• Proven ability to recruit and retain high-quality, high performing team members

• Knowledge and practical experience with SEO, digital marketing tools, and related software

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills

• Highly-developed critical thinking and analytical skills

• Excellent written communication skills. Attention to detail is essential.

• Highly collaborative and supportive working style with mature interpersonal skills.

• Experience with widely-used software applications (e.g. databases, MS-Excel, MS-Project)

• Experience with CRM software and marketing automation platforms and techniques

• Reliable, flexible, and collaborative work style

• Strategic and tactical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of resource scheduling issues in upstream oil & gas or mining sectors is desirable

Other

• Competitive compensation package

• Challenging and dynamic environment where you can bring your skills and experience to bear on important issues facing your clients.  There is a premium placed on delivering innovative and quality solutions, while having fun doing it.

• Extended Healthcare and Dental plan

• Periodic travel throughout North America will be required (up to 10%).

• This can be a remote based position located anywhere in Canada.

 Contact

Darrell Bowman - T: 604-639-9562, darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Sr Front End Software Engineer (Typescript) – 100% Remote***Completed***

Our client develops advanced AI based software for scheduling complex operations. They offer a challenging and dynamic environment that puts a premium on delivering innovative and quality solutions, while having fun doing it.

This is a 100% REMOTE job opportunity. Candidates must reside and be eligible to work in Canada. The physical office is located in Vancouver, Canada but the development team is located across Western Canada.

Job Description

We are looking for a senior Front End Software Engineer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include implementing visual elements and their behaviors with user interactions. You will collaborate with front-end and back-end web developers to build all client-side logic primarily using React.js. Your main focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known React.js workflows. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is expected.

 Responsibilities

To be successful, you will need to fit into a small team environment. You must also be a proactive and independent thinker, able to take ownership of tasks with little supervision, while collaborating with others. Your responsibilities include:

• Developing new and maintaining existing UI features using React.js

• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use

• Keeping the UI consistent and intuitive

• Mentoring junior and intermediate team members

• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code and usable UI

• Optimizing components for maximum performance

• Taking ownership of new product features

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in developing web application front-end

• Experience in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered

  to customers

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object

  model

• Deep understanding and experience implementing user-centered design

• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles

• Proficient in CSS/SASS/LESS

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs

• Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript (ES6 and above) or TypeScript

• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools

• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, Parcel,

  yarn, NPM, etc.

• Highly desirable experiences: Java; working with AWS/Azure infrastructure

The company offers a long-term stable job in a highly collaborative, people-focused team, and fair comp with excellent benefits. Opportunity to visit Vancouver for team meetings (if working remotely from another city in Canada).

Contact: Amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Vice President, Technology Development – Clean Technology (Vancouver, BC) **** Completed ****

Our client is a rapidly expanding clean technology company focused on portable power solutions. Their vision is to provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable. Their headquarters is in Vancouver and they already have equipment at client sites across the globe.

Opportunity

We are looking for a forward-thinking and experienced VP of Technology Development to join a world pioneer in clean mobile power solutions. You will own the strategy and execution for our product platform roadmaps and deployment and help the world shift to a low-carbon economy.
In this role, you will be contributing directly and significantly to our evolution from a hardware systems integrator to a provider of holistic power-as-a-service solutions involving hardware and software with proprietary IP.  

Responsibilities

Technology Development Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Sales and Product teams to identify solution opportunities and build the roadmap for developing new products

• Own the architecture design for the evolving in-house built firmware and software for battery management (BMS), energy management (EMS) and data analytics

• Work closely with VP, Operations on the manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing of components for our mid to long term strategy

• Identify future technologies to incorporate into our mid to long term roadmap

• Develop and manage our strategy and portfolio for all Intellectual Property including capturing know-how, patentable ideas, trademarks, etc.

• Understand the future of Mobile and Portable batteries to continually ensure we are at the forefront of the industry

Leadership & Team Management Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology Development and shared resource teams to develop new product technologies

• Build a software development team that works cross-functionally with the Engineering team on new integrated product solutions

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Engineering/Product Development Leader with experience commercializing engineering products.  You will have led the design and development of pioneering industrial technology solutions involving hardware, firmware, and software. Ideally you will also be familiar with recurring revenue models.

Skills and Experience

• Ownership of design and deployment of complex hardware-software solutions for large industry customers (utilities or telecom would be especially relevant)

• Experience in realm of relevant hardware and software technologies (e.g. electrification, batteries, power, control systems, firmware, and software)

• Relevant sector background and networks – e.g. industrial tech/power/energy/cleantech relating to utilities/electrification/construction/film

• Led high performing multi-discipline engineering teams

• Strong technical contributor who has experience “futuring” and a track record of enabling IP and technology patents

• Understanding or direct experience or exposure with hardware platforms (such as PLC, programmable logic controller) and software, cloud technologies

• Led integration of disruptive new technology into competitive product market where cost, robustness, safety and efficiency challenges have been addressed

• Developed next generation technologies as well as those for immediate production and commercialization

• Developed, submitted and secured patents (an asset but not essential)

• Proven success working closely with Product Management, contributing to the Product Strategy, and helping to successfully deliver on the product roadmap

The company offers market related compensation including equity. The role will require onsite work at their Vancouver location and will not be a remote position. We will support relocation as required for the best-fit candidate. At this point we can only entertain candidates with legal work status in Canada.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer - Vancouver, BC ***Completed***

Our client commercializes innovative solutions in the mining industry. The company’s proprietary technology will seamlessly integrate with existing mine equipment and offers greater flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency for its target industry.  There is a significant sustainability benefit, as these improved processing decisions directly reduce the environmental footprint of mine operations.

 We are looking to add an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to our Product Development and Manufacturing team in Vancouver, BC. Reporting to the Controls Team Lead, this individual is responsible for the continuous testing and improvement of components and sub-components for new products and product enhancements.  An ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter that enjoys developing innovative solutions.

 Responsibilities will include:

·         Developing IEC standard PLC programs and interactive user interface

·         Designing system communication architecture

·         Lab testing and commissioning

·         Field work documentation and Troubleshooting

 Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Controls system engineering.

·         Minimum 4 years’ experience as an electrical or electronics engineer.

·         Hands on experience with PLC or embedded system programming.

·         Hands on experience on Ethernet networking and industrial communication protocols (i.e. Modbus, OPC, EthernetIP).

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Self-starter, ability to work independently and in teams.

·         Experience designing and troubleshooting control panels and printed circuit board design (PCB) is an asset.

·         Experience with CODESYS and HMI design is an asset.

·         Experience with automotive, mobile power equipment, and harsh environments is an asset.

·         Legally able to work in Canada.

The company offers fair comp, a healthy work environment and the opportunity to grow your career in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca