Salesforce Consultant

CONTRACT: Technical Lead – Implementation of Salesforce Education Solution LOCATION: Toronto , Hybrid model (a mix of home and in-office workdays) DURATION: April - December 31, 2025 Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience • Strong experience (7 years) designing and delivering technical aspects of Salesforce implementations, Education and Marketing Cloud, and integrating Salesforce to external systems • Experience with application integration strategies and protocols, including the use of iPaaS solutions such as MuleSoft and JitterBit • Knowledge and understanding of Salesforce solutions, release and environment management, including data and security model design • In-depth knowledge of Salesforce declarative tools, Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components • Experience building a strong, collaborative team with a focus on client relationship management • Strong communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences • Experience working with and/or on teams that deliver technology solutions iteratively and incrementally • Experience working with scrum and agile methodologies in Microsoft Azure DevOps or similar environment • Experience in ERP systems and integrations in higher education is an asset Must-Have Skills: 1. Experience with Salesforce & Education Clou d – Proven expertise in Salesforce Education Cloud and Marketing Cloud , including system architecture, configuration, and integration with third-party applications. 2. Technical Leadership in CRM & Admissions Systems – Strong background in leading technical teams for enrolment, admissions, or student information systems , ensuring alignment with business goals and IT best practices. 3. API & Integration Expertise – Hands-on experience with APIs, middleware, ETL processes, and real-time data integration between Salesforce and other institutional systems (e.g., SIS, finance, identity management). 4. Agile & DevOps Methodologie s – Ability to drive Agile developmen t practices, continuous delivery, and DevOps principles for streamlined system deployment and maintenance. Nice-to-Have: 1. Experience with OCAS & IRCC Compliance – Familiarity with OCAS workflows, Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL), and IRCC compliance requirements for international student admissions. 2. Cloud & Automation Knowledge – Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, and automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CI/CD pipelines. 3. Higher Education Industry Experience – Direct experience working in post-secondary institutions, managing student lifecycle solutions and enrolment-related technologies.