- Our Client has a new product called CarePath, based on artificial intelligence, for which they lack consultants. The need is also related to the Canadian-wide expansion of the existing LinX product, to restructuring, and to the fact that they do not have time to recruit full-time for these urgent needs.The best candidate for this role is someone who is specialized in health interoperability, with concrete experience in the type of work that we do, someoneOur Client has a new product called CarePath, based on artificial intelligence, for which they lack consultants. The need is also related to the Canadian-wide expansion of the existing LinX product, to restructuring, and to the fact that they do not have time to recruit full-time for these urgent needs.The best candidate for this role is someone who is specialized in health interoperability, with concrete experience in the type of work that we do, someone
- We are seeking a Senior Applications Architect to lead the solution design and technical evolution of a large-scale Digital Experience Platform (DxP). This role is pivotal in modernizing enterprise services through a "configuration over customization" approach, focusing on SaaS environments like ServiceNow and OpenText. You will operate at both a strategic level—defining integration patterns and governance—and a technical level—conducting code reviews andWe are seeking a Senior Applications Architect to lead the solution design and technical evolution of a large-scale Digital Experience Platform (DxP). This role is pivotal in modernizing enterprise services through a "configuration over customization" approach, focusing on SaaS environments like ServiceNow and OpenText. You will operate at both a strategic level—defining integration patterns and governance—and a technical level—conducting code reviews and
- Join a well-established Vancouver consultancy at the forefront of the energy transition. As the technical lead, you will bridge the gap between complex power systems analysis and real-world execution. You’ll be responsible for driving innovative designs and comprehensive technical reports that power the renewable energy and resource sectors forward.Advantages• Excellent compensation and benefits• Opportunities for career advancementResponsibilitiesSpearheaJoin a well-established Vancouver consultancy at the forefront of the energy transition. As the technical lead, you will bridge the gap between complex power systems analysis and real-world execution. You’ll be responsible for driving innovative designs and comprehensive technical reports that power the renewable energy and resource sectors forward.Advantages• Excellent compensation and benefits• Opportunities for career advancementResponsibilitiesSpearhea
- Contractor, Electrical System Design Engineering Key Job Elements and Responsibilities:•Complete component level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly inform on progress and issues encountered. Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor.•Support test planning, execution, and reporting as assigned and under supervision of test lead.•Provide status to supervisor on progress of tasks.•Share insights and ideas for imprContractor, Electrical System Design Engineering Key Job Elements and Responsibilities:•Complete component level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly inform on progress and issues encountered. Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor.•Support test planning, execution, and reporting as assigned and under supervision of test lead.•Provide status to supervisor on progress of tasks.•Share insights and ideas for impr
- Master of Machinery: Master of Machinery: Industrial Millwright - Afternoon Shift Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in StratfordIf you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvMaster of Machinery: Master of Machinery: Industrial Millwright - Afternoon Shift Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in StratfordIf you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.Adv
- Industrial Millwright (Continental Shifts)Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Ancaster.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvantagesThe Rewards:Pay Range: $43 – $45Industrial Millwright (Continental Shifts)Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Ancaster.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvantagesThe Rewards:Pay Range: $43 – $45
- We are seeking a highly focused Microsoft Security Specialist for a strategic, short-term engagement to lead a comprehensive security assessment and remediation initiative. This role is centered on optimizing security posture across Microsoft 365, Defender, and cloud infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on hardening access controls and endpoint management. As the primary technical lead for a specialized security review, you will analyze findings, identWe are seeking a highly focused Microsoft Security Specialist for a strategic, short-term engagement to lead a comprehensive security assessment and remediation initiative. This role is centered on optimizing security posture across Microsoft 365, Defender, and cloud infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on hardening access controls and endpoint management. As the primary technical lead for a specialized security review, you will analyze findings, ident
- We are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with over 10 years of experience to lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of complex I&IT solutions. This role is a strategic technical lead responsible for bridging the gap between high-level business requirements and detailed system specifications. You will oversee the entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on multidimensional database modeling, robust system integration, and eWe are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with over 10 years of experience to lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of complex I&IT solutions. This role is a strategic technical lead responsible for bridging the gap between high-level business requirements and detailed system specifications. You will oversee the entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on multidimensional database modeling, robust system integration, and e
- We are seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Integration Specialist to provide expert-level technological support in the design, build, and integration of enterprise-scale Network or Server and SAN infrastructure. This role is critical for navigating complex, multi-tier environments across multiple data centers. The ideal candidate will act as a technical lead during project installations, ensuring that integrated technologies align with modern standardWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Integration Specialist to provide expert-level technological support in the design, build, and integration of enterprise-scale Network or Server and SAN infrastructure. This role is critical for navigating complex, multi-tier environments across multiple data centers. The ideal candidate will act as a technical lead during project installations, ensuring that integrated technologies align with modern standard
- Master of Machinery: Master of Machinery: Industrial Millwright - Night Shift Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Stratford.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvantMaster of Machinery: Master of Machinery: Industrial Millwright - Night Shift Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Stratford.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.Advant
- We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Anaplan Architect to serve as the enterprise design authority for a major digital transformation initiative. In this role, you will act as the lead technical counterpart to a Systems Integrator (SI), ensuring that all delivered solutions maintain architectural integrity and align with long-term enterprise planning objectives. You will be responsible for providing oversight, governance, and design assurance for AnaplWe are seeking a highly skilled Solution Anaplan Architect to serve as the enterprise design authority for a major digital transformation initiative. In this role, you will act as the lead technical counterpart to a Systems Integrator (SI), ensuring that all delivered solutions maintain architectural integrity and align with long-term enterprise planning objectives. You will be responsible for providing oversight, governance, and design assurance for Anapl
- Take the next step in your career with this exciting 7 month extendable contract opportunity as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for our Calgary client. This role offers the chance to work 100% onsite in a dynamic enterprise environment where you will take over as a technical lead for critical security initiatives. You will join a collaborative team of 30 professionals spread across North America, focusing on governing and enforcing a high-priority securitTake the next step in your career with this exciting 7 month extendable contract opportunity as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for our Calgary client. This role offers the chance to work 100% onsite in a dynamic enterprise environment where you will take over as a technical lead for critical security initiatives. You will join a collaborative team of 30 professionals spread across North America, focusing on governing and enforcing a high-priority securit
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- Industrial Millwright (Continental Shifts)Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Ancaster.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvantagesThe Rewards:Pay Range: $43 – $45Industrial Millwright (Continental Shifts)Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when things are in motion? We are a global leader in precision manufacturing, and we’re looking for a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our high-performing team in Ancaster.If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your paycheck reflects your hard work, you’ve found it.AdvantagesThe Rewards:Pay Range: $43 – $45
- We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer - CRM for an 11-month contract in Toronto. This role is focused on the high-level technical configuration, design, and integration of Oracle Siebel IP18+ solutions. You will be a key technical lead responsible for translating complex specifications into working applications, with a specific focus on integrating Siebel with modern platforms like Adobe AEM and J2EE.Duration: 11-month contractLocatWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer - CRM for an 11-month contract in Toronto. This role is focused on the high-level technical configuration, design, and integration of Oracle Siebel IP18+ solutions. You will be a key technical lead responsible for translating complex specifications into working applications, with a specific focus on integrating Siebel with modern platforms like Adobe AEM and J2EE.Duration: 11-month contractLocat
- We are seeking a Senior Technology Architect to lead the architecture and strategy for our Cloud Access Security Platforms and Proactive Risk Management pillars. In this role, you will be the technical lead for Security Service Edge (SSE) and network security modernization projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable infrastructure across multiple environments, ensuring that our security posture aligns with organizationWe are seeking a Senior Technology Architect to lead the architecture and strategy for our Cloud Access Security Platforms and Proactive Risk Management pillars. In this role, you will be the technical lead for Security Service Edge (SSE) and network security modernization projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable infrastructure across multiple environments, ensuring that our security posture aligns with organization
- We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Solution Architect to lead the Application Portfolio Modernization (APM) Program. This role is a critical risk and compliance initiative focused on measuring, managing, and optimizing a diverse technology portfolio to reduce security risks and technical failure. You will be responsible for transforming the technological landscape by analyzing complex integration points and creating 1-5 year evolution roadmaps for miWe are seeking a highly qualified Senior Solution Architect to lead the Application Portfolio Modernization (APM) Program. This role is a critical risk and compliance initiative focused on measuring, managing, and optimizing a diverse technology portfolio to reduce security risks and technical failure. You will be responsible for transforming the technological landscape by analyzing complex integration points and creating 1-5 year evolution roadmaps for mi
- We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Functional Consultant – FICO (GL) to join our team in Toronto. This role is focused on the post-go-live stabilization phase, where you will manage hyper-care tickets, resolve defects, and implement prioritized items deferred from the initial project launch. You will leverage your deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA—specifically General Ledger and Funds Management—to refine financial processes, align system functionality wWe are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Functional Consultant – FICO (GL) to join our team in Toronto. This role is focused on the post-go-live stabilization phase, where you will manage hyper-care tickets, resolve defects, and implement prioritized items deferred from the initial project launch. You will leverage your deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA—specifically General Ledger and Funds Management—to refine financial processes, align system functionality w
- We are seeking a Senior Solutions Designer with over 10 years of experience to lead the design, provisioning, and maintenance of highly available, mission-critical infrastructure. This role focuses on modernizing specialized service solutions by establishing robust configurations on cloud platforms while integrating with complex on-premise environments. You will be responsible for the entire environment lifecycle—from Dev-to-Prod—utilizing automated CI/CDWe are seeking a Senior Solutions Designer with over 10 years of experience to lead the design, provisioning, and maintenance of highly available, mission-critical infrastructure. This role focuses on modernizing specialized service solutions by establishing robust configurations on cloud platforms while integrating with complex on-premise environments. You will be responsible for the entire environment lifecycle—from Dev-to-Prod—utilizing automated CI/CD
- We are seeking a Senior Technology Architect for a critical 5-month engagement in Toronto. This role is focused on the modernization of I&IT technology standards across a large portfolio of transportation, maintenance, and operational sites. You will be responsible for authoring the next generation of technical specifications for integrated building systems, ensuring the seamless decoupling of legacy infrastructure and the implementation of secure, open-stWe are seeking a Senior Technology Architect for a critical 5-month engagement in Toronto. This role is focused on the modernization of I&IT technology standards across a large portfolio of transportation, maintenance, and operational sites. You will be responsible for authoring the next generation of technical specifications for integrated building systems, ensuring the seamless decoupling of legacy infrastructure and the implementation of secure, open-st
- Our client is a premier leader in Canadian temperature-controlled logistics and a top-tier global player in cold-storage solutions. We are seeking a Chief Engineer (Refrigeration Engineer) to take full ownership of the technical operations and maintenance at one of their sophisticated industrial facilities. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will manage a skilled maintenance team and oversee high-capacity ammonia refrigeration systems, ensurinOur client is a premier leader in Canadian temperature-controlled logistics and a top-tier global player in cold-storage solutions. We are seeking a Chief Engineer (Refrigeration Engineer) to take full ownership of the technical operations and maintenance at one of their sophisticated industrial facilities. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will manage a skilled maintenance team and oversee high-capacity ammonia refrigeration systems, ensurin
- On behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer, QA & Metering Standards. Reporting directly to the Team Lead, you will be the primary authority for the maintenance, updates, and enforcement of Metering Standards. Your mission is to ensure that all practices in metering, grid interconnections, and DER intake meet every legislative and safety requirement for both current operations and future capital projects.In this role, you wOn behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer, QA & Metering Standards. Reporting directly to the Team Lead, you will be the primary authority for the maintenance, updates, and enforcement of Metering Standards. Your mission is to ensure that all practices in metering, grid interconnections, and DER intake meet every legislative and safety requirement for both current operations and future capital projects.In this role, you w
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all about technical lead jobs
Depending on the company a technical lead works for, they may be known by various titles, including senior developer or team lead. Successful technical leads need to have a strong combination of technology skills, project management and people skills. This combination helps you manage processes, people, and technology.
If you believe you have this combination of skills or are an experienced technical lead, please contact Randstad Canada today to explore your career options.
what technical lead jobs entail
Technical leads work in an office environment, commonly at the company headquarters. You work in the IT department and work directly with the development team, taking a hands-on approach. You report to senior management or a VP of technology.
average technical lead salaries
A technical lead plays a key role in the technology sector. As a technical lead, you can expect an average annual salary of about $85,000. Salaries for this job range from as low as $65,000 per year up to $125,000. The type of company you work for, your success in the industry, and your experience have an impact on your earning potential.
your day to day tasks
As a technical lead, you split your time between developing technology strategies, coding, working with the development team and reporting to senior management. Some tasks that are part of your job description:
- establishing organizational goals
- maintaining a positive work environment
- working closely with decision makers
- working with external IT vendors
- assisting with coding
- securing budgets for IT projects
- providing insights into IT functions
- managing an IT project team
- creating IT performance reports
- attending conferences and training sessions
where you can work
A technical lead typically works within the IT department of large companies, within the technology industry for a software development company, or with information technology firms. Some work internally; others work as outside consultants with the overall goal to help companies most effectively use technology to support business objectives.
Technical lead jobs are most commonly found in cities with a large technology sectors such as in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Vancouver, and Montreal.
what you bring to the table
Successful technical leads are more than technology experts. They have a strong combination of technology, leadership and management skills to guide development teams and ensure IT is aligned with business goals. Some skills hiring companies look for in technical lead jobs:
- exceptional leadership
- a mind for business
- attention to detail and problem solving
- ability to work on many projects
- an innovative mindset
- knowledge of data security
- experience with coding
- software application development
- ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
training and certifications
To work as a technical lead, you will need to have a degree in computer science or related field. Additional education in business administration, project management and leadership is an asset. Technical leads are expected to have up to 10 years of industry experience in computer applications, software development and programming.
where your career is headed
Technical leads, or team leads, are near the top of the organization. Coming from a software engineer or senior developer role, technical leads often stay within this role for the long term. Some move to new companies to take on new challenges.
Are you a senior developer looking to break into a technical lead role? Are you currently a technical lead looking for a career change? Randstad Canada can help. Contact us today to ramp up your job search. We can help you find the perfect role for your skill set.