Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote)
Permanent position located in Canada, remote.
We are seeking a Technical Director to provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and excellence. The role involves technical vision-setting, client engagement, and team leadership to drive project success and long‑term growth.
Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Leadership – Define and communicate a clear technical vision, ensuring best practices in architecture, software development, and emerging technologies. Act as the final authority in critical design and delivery decisions.
Client Engagement & Advisory – Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders. Lead discovery workshops, translate business objectives into technical strategies, and develop tailored solution proposals.
Project Execution & Delivery – Oversee technical execution, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor project health, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership.
Team Leadership & Talent Development – Work with resourcing teams to ensure the right talent is staffed on projects. Foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams.
Financial & Operational Oversight – Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities while maintaining financial accountability.
Industry Influence & Thought Leadership – Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to open-source projects, and engage in public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship. Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.
Qualifications
15+ years of technical leadership experience, ideally within consulting, Saa S, or large-scale digital transformation projects.
Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.




A strong track record of guiding technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects.
Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.
Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
A consultative mindset, able to align business needs with technical strategies.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence at all levels.
Hands‑on experience with AI, databases, distributed systems, and up-to-date software engineering best practices.
Experience leading and mentoring senior software development teams.
A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.
Preferred Skills and Benefits
Previous experience working in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.
Background in financial oversight of technology projects.
Experience contributing to open-source projects or technical thought leadership.
Prior exposure to AI-driven solutions and emerging technologies.
Annual Company Bonus – We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
Work Remotely and Flexibly – We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters.
Paid Time Off Package – We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays, and additional sick, marriage, and other leave.
Remote Working Allowance – Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace.
Training and Development Allowance – Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development.
Healthcare – We offer additional private healthcare at Nearform.
RRSP & Insurances – We offer RRSP and match up to 4%, and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind.
EEO Statement
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.

📌 Technical director (Winnipeg)
🏢 NearForm
📍 Winnipeg