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Enterprise

Solutions - Salesforce Full-Time Support 47.13-$54.48-Hourly Length Of Contract Posting Information This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

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Algonquin

College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People.

The Algonquin

People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic thinking to solve complex business challenges? This expression of interest for a CRM Application Administrator / Developer will support the continued evolution of Algonquin College’s Salesforce platform by delivering innovative solutions that advance institutional priorities and enhance the experience of employees, students, and external partners.

In this dynamic role, you'll play a senior, hands‑on role in the development, administration, and enhancement of the College's Salesforce environment. Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Solutions Salesforce, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across the College to understand business requirements, analyze processes, and design technology solutions that align with organizational goals. Acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert, you'll bridge business needs and technology capabilities through solution architecture, platform configuration, custom development, integrations, testing, implementation, and ongoing support.

You'll contribute to the successful delivery and continuous improvement of Salesforce Education Cloud and related applications by providing technical leadership, development expertise, business analysis, and operational support. Working closely with clients and colleagues, you'll help ensure Salesforce solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities while delivering value to the College community. Your work will also support the ongoing evolution of the College's Salesforce Centre of Excellence, governance framework, and Copado‑managed DevOps practices.

This includes contributing to technical documentation, promoting development standards and best practices, supporting user enablement, and identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Leveraging strong development, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the College's Salesforce ecosystem.

Salesforce

Development & Solution Delivery Design, develop, and implement scalable Salesforce solutions that support the College's strategic and operational objectives. Develop and maintain custom Apex code, Lightning Web Components, integrations, Flows, and automation solutions.



Participate in the full solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.

Contribute to system enhancements and modernization initiatives that improve platform capabilities and user experience.

Business

Analysis & Solution Design Partner with stakeholders across academic and administrative departments to understand business needs and opportunities. Facilitate requirements gathering and process analysis activities. Translate business requirements into technical designs and scalable Salesforce solutions. Support the development of future‑state business processes and technology‑enabled improvements.

Salesforce

Administration & Platform Optimization Configure and maintain Salesforce Education Cloud. Support platform administration including security, permissions, data management, reporting, and user management. Evaluate new Salesforce capabilities and recommend enhancements aligned to business priorities.

Development

Standards, Governance & Quality Assurance Contribute to Salesforce governance, solution standards, and architectural best practices. Support solution delivery within the College's Copado‑managed DevOps framework and release management processes. Participate in code reviews, testing, quality assurance activities, and deployment planning.

Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development standards. Data, Integration & Reporting Support integration initiatives between Salesforce and enterprise applications. Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data management processes that support informed decision‑making.

Promote data quality, integrity, and effective governance practices. Contribute to solutions that enable secure, reliable, and scalable data management.

Technical

Advisory & Stakeholder Support Provide technical guidance and expertise to clients, project teams, and College leadership. Support end users and delegated Salesforce administrators through training, knowledge sharing, and advisory services. Research emerging Salesforce capabilities and industry best practices.

Contribute to the ongoing evolution and maturity of the College's Salesforce environment. This role is suited for experienced Salesforce professionals who combine strong development expertise with business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and solution delivery capabilities. Significant experience in Salesforce development, administration, business analysis, or related disciplines.





Experience developing and supporting solutions within complex enterprise Salesforce environments.

Experience working with Salesforce Education Cloud. Strong knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow automation, integrations, data management, and Salesforce platform capabilities. Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Experience supporting platform optimization, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Experience working within structured governance, release management, and quality assurance frameworks.

Salesforce

Administrator, Platform Developer I, and either Platform Developer II or JavaScript Developer I certifications are highly valued. Additional certifications in Experience Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Platform App Builder, Copado, Agentforce, or related disciplines would be considered assets. A diploma or degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well‑being.

Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career.

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Algonquin

College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.

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Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).

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College values diversity and is an equal prospect employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace.

We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities.

📌 Expression of Interest: Enterprise CRM Application Administrator / Developer (Salesforce) (Ottawa)
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