We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.Job DescriptionLocation: Remote - CanadaAbout this roleLike WCG, you believe in the power of work. In this role, the Platform Engineering Manager leads the design and operation of WCG’s cloud platform as a product, enabling secure, scalable, and efficient delivery of digital services. You will drive the shift to a modern platform engineering model focused on automation, self-service capabilities, and developer experience, with primary ownership of Azure-based cloud infrastructure (with AWS exposure), Ia C, Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops, identity and access management, and system integrations, ensuring integrations are scalable and reusable. Partnering closely with Security, Architecture, and Development teams, you will embed security by design, drive the adoption of AI-enabled platform capabilities to enhance engineering productivity, operational insights, and accelerate innovation across the organization.What you'll doDefine, build, and operate the internal platform as a product, with transparent users (developers, IT teams) and measurable outcomesDevelop and execute a platform roadmap, service catalog, and self-service capabilities (e.G., environment provisioning, templates, pipelines) including reusable components and standardized patternsContinuously improve developer experience (Dev Ex) by reducing friction and increasing autonomyArchitect and manage cloud environments in Azure and AWS, including high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience strategiesLead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Define scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure patternsPartner closely with Security teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and platform servicesImplement automated security controls (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management) and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirementsEnforce policy-as-code, least privilege access, zero-trust principles,



and oversee identity and access management (including lifecycle, federation, and RBAC)Leverage AI/ML for operational insights, anomaly detection, cost optimization, incident response, and engineering productivityEstablish and govern scalable, secure, and reusableintegration patterns across systems (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture)Drive maturity of CI/CD pipelines and release automationEnable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows and reduce manual effort through automationImplement observability practices (monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting) and support reliability targets (SLOs/SLAs, incident response, continuous improvementContribute to platform governance, standards, and alignment across security, architecture, and development teamsQualificationsWhat you bringCapabilities and experience:Platform product mindset (treating internal platforms as products)Deep cloud and infrastructure expertiseDev Sec Ops and security-first thinkingIntegration and API architecture knowledgeAI/automation awareness and practical applicationLeadership and team developmentSystems thinking and scalability focusStrong communication and stakeholder engagementBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldSeven (7) + years in cloud infrastructure, Dev Ops, or platform engineeringThree (3) + years in leadership rolesStrong experience with Microsoft Azure; working knowledge of AWSHands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops practices and secure pipelinesExperience designing and managing integrations and APIsFamiliarity with AI tools and their application in engineering workflowsExperience with observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and incident management practicesStrong understanding of identity and access management,



including lifecycle and access control modelsExperience working in Agile/Dev Ops environmentsPreferred Criteria:Azure Solutions Architect Expert / Dev Ops Engineer ExpertAWS CertificationsCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similarExperience implementing platform engineering / internal developer platformsExperience with AI/ML platforms or MLOps conceptsExperience with Fin Ops practices and cloud cost governanceExperience in regulated or security-sensitive environmentsAdditional InformationWhat we offerCompetitive salary of $120,000 - $130,000 per yearComprehensive and flexible health and dental benefitsRRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earningsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesGenerous time-off policies that promote work/life balanceA diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamworkThe opportunity to do work that makes a difference!WCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging MatterWCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.Passion and Lived Experience Matter!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Platform Engineering Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Wcg International Consultants
📍 Toronto