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Executive & Research Leadership

Director of Engineering The Director of Engineering oversees all technical teams and ensures that research prototypes become robust, scalable platforms.

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Overview The Director of Engineering oversees all technical teams and ensures that research prototypes become robust, scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

- Lead engineering teams: Manage software and hardware engineering teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop engineering strategies: Design and implement scalable strategies for software development, infrastructure, and integration.
- Ensure compliance: Verify that engineering projects comply with internal policies, safety standards, and legal regulations.
- Hire and retain talent: Lead recruitment of engineers, provide mentorship, and develop career pathways for technical staff.
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with research scientists, product managers, and other directors to align technical efforts with organizational goals.
- Update policies and processes: Continuously improve engineering processes, including code quality, security standards, and documentation practices.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven track record managing engineering teams and complex technical projects.
- Expertise in software architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure planning.





Equal prospect TAIRC evaluates candidates using role-related evidence and documented review criteria. Employment decisions must not be based on protected personal characteristics.

Engagement pathways and compensation status

TAIRC is currently building its funding base. Opportunities identified as volunteer or unpaid do not provide compensation at this stage. Any future paid appointment would require available funding, organizational approval, applicable legal compliance, and a separate written agreement. Participation does not guarantee future employment or compensation.

- Volunteer contribution interest may be reviewed only as a voluntary, scoped pathway.
- Educational internship interest requires separate supervision, educational purpose, and legal review.
- Advisory expressions of interest are not board or formal advisory appointments.
- Future compensated employment is contingent on funding, approval, legal compliance, and a separate written offer.

Accessibility and accommodations For an accommodation or alternate submission format, contact [email protected]. The application form does not request medical documentation or sensitive identity documents.

Posting information

Department Executive & Research Leadership

Public role ID TAIRC-ROLE-003

Status Open

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📌 Director of Engineering (Regional Municipality of York)
🏢 TAIRC
📍 Regional Municipality of York