Development Manager

Special posting considerations:

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) position through a term, an assignment, a secondment agreement, or the Build Canada Exchange program, ending March 31, 2028.

The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within NSERC and SSHRC.

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency. 

About the opportunity

The three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have embarked on a project to improve their grants management system to better support applicants, administrators and reviewers.

As part of this initiative, we are building a modern, user‑centric Grants Management Solution leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, and Azure services.

We are seeking a Development Manager to guide the technical build of the solution and oversee a multidisciplinary team of developers and technical specialists. This role is central to ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality product aligned with business needs.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of developers working with Microsoft PowerPlatform , Dynamics 365 and supporting Azure components and integrations.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end development lifecycle, including solution configuration, custom development, integration, and testing.
• Ensure development work aligns with the technical architecture and design, security standards, and data requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Architect, Solution Architect, Product Owner, and business stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce development best practices, coding standards, branching strategies, and DevOps pipelines.
• Support the design and implementation of integrations with internal and external systems.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team in resolving defects and performance challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge transfer, and capacity building within the project team.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
• Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Dynamics 365, or Azure - an asset
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Significant experience* leading development teams on enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365
• Experience in configuration and customization applications built-on Microsoft Dataverse, Power Pages and Dynamics 365 modules
• Experience with custom development using C#, TypeScript and Power Platform extensibility patterns
• Experience with information systems in support of Government of Canada Grants and Contributions programs - an asset

*Significant experience, as defined for the purposes of this position, refers to the depth and breadth of experience acquired over at least three years. 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Agile software development life cycle
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and best practices

Competencies

• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with both technical and non technical stakeholders.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.