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Job Description

Job Description

We’re Swainson Alexander LLP Chartered Professional Accountants ( , and we’re looking for an accountant, ideally a successor, who knows and enjoys the challenges of public practice. If you are someone who takes initiative, enjoys working with numbers and people, and knows at the end of the day they want a quiet, stable work culture that rewards hard work, we should talk.  Staff Accountant  As our newest staff accountant, your aim is to work directly with our clients. If you love variety and challenge, this could be a great fit for you.  You’re conscientious, take great pride in your work, and embrace variety and multi-tasking – you’re flexible and adaptable, able to change with the flow of the business and transition smoothly between many tasks.   On a practical level, you will:  * Be involved in year-end working papers, financials and tax returns via Caseware, Jazz-it, I-Firm and Taxprep. * Ensure compliance with corporate and personal tax, payroll and GST. * Perform all necessary tax preparation and filing, and maintain a deep understanding of tax requirements. * Actively engage our clients to ensure their corporate or personal accounting, tax and business acumen gets the attention it deserves. * Assist our team by sharing your knowledge and experience.  * Provide your opinion on technological and organizational improvements. Working at Swainson Alexander LLP This is a full-time position, here in our office, in Red Deer. Our standard work week is 35 hours and as can be expected in public practice, extended but well managed work hours from February to April.  We offer a competitive starting salary, with paid overtime, paid group health and dental benefits, paid parking, bonus opportunities, paid CPA dues and study leave and extra time off at Christmas and vacation time based on your current level.  This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who is looking to start or build on a public practice career with a stable and successful firm. Potential sucessors will have a partnership opportunity in 2-3 years. We’re not interested in making a short-term hire – we want someone who will be committed to a long-term role, and putting down roots in Red Deer. Specifically, we would like you to have the following qualifications:  * Experience in bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting. (Do not apply if debits and credits are not your strength and aptitude). * Experience in the preparation of financial statements, and tax returns. * I-Firm, Caseware, Jazz-it, or Taxprep experience is an asset. * You understand that as a small team we all do what we can to help our clients and each other at work. * You can communicate well, know the difference between a job and a career, you are respectful, loyal, and confident things work out because of who you are.  * Excellent Microsoft Office and especially Microsoft Excel skills * CPA designation or working towards Apply today  We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, we offer after hour or weekend interviews or off site interview locations, please let us know. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you. On a practical note, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Job Description

Manager

Position Overview:
A dynamic and growth-focused public practice firm has partnered with Lambert Nemec Group in the recruitment of a Manager . Reporting to the Partners of the firm, the successful candidate will take ownership of a group of files and build their own book of business, while managing and mentoring junior accountants.

Responsibilities:

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years of progressive monitoring standards experience, with at least 2 of those years in a management role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and application in a practical manner
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and individuals with tact and diplomacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Lead client facing engagement teams to complete audits, reviews, compilations, compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls and financial/accounting transactions
• Deliver industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Manage a portfolio of clients while understanding their business, key risks and ways to deliver added value; ensure clients’ needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Provide supervision and coaching to two direct reports; giving regular coaching, feedback, and recognition and actively participating in the regular performance review process.

Requirements:

• A Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA – CA, CMA, CGA)
• Proven team leadership and coaching experience
• High level of accuracy, critical thinking, and analytical ability
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• 5 plus years experience in public practice
• In-office with emergency flex opportunity

Rewards:

• Base salary of $90K – $115K
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work Life Balance with shorter work week during summer months
• Great mentorship and room to grow with the firm

To Apply:
Please complete our confidential online registration at or email your resume (Word format preferred) directly to Kyne Hunt, VP of Recruitment and Advisory , at , quoting Manager in the subject line.

To view other current opportunities, visit: -portal/index.html#/jobs

We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All other submissions will be retained for future opportunities.

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Senior Accountant HLH LLP Chartered Professional Accountants

Take advantage of this opportunity to become part of our growing firm and join our dynamic, lean-thinking team! We are passionate about working with our clients, providing quality accounting services and having some fun while we do it! The ideal candidate will have a CA/CPA designation with at least 2 years of public practice experience. This position will provide file preparation, staff supervision and client advisory services including:

• Preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns in accordance with firm standards (NTRs, Reviews and Audits)
• Preparation and review of GST returns, personal tax returns, T4s & T5s
• Tax planning and general client advisory and assistance. Recommendations and consultation with clients on internal systems and procedures
• Mentorship and support to existing staff, regular contributions to improving firm policies and procedures

Qualifications

• CA/CPA designation; minimum of 2 years work experience in public practice
• Experience with complex tax planning scenarios, corporate reorganizations, succession planning and company valuations
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Demonstrated strong experience with Caseware, TaxPrep, Sage and/or QuickBooks
• Demonstrated client service and communication skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills; organized and able to manage multiple deadlines

Working at HLH

We are a group of positive, lean-thinking professionals focused on improving processes both internally and for our clients. We offer the following:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Positive and growth-oriented firm culture

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume along with a cover letter to: We thank all applicants for their submissions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Curious about who we are? Check out our website to get a feel for our core values and what matters most to us.:

HLH LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a leading local provider of accounting services to both large and small businesses. Our unique brand is defined by the quality of work we render, our focus on process improvement and the service we provide to our clients. Our team members readily attend to our clients needs from the outset by identifying and providing additional advisory services to help our clients prosper. Our staff goes out of their way whenever possible to deliver their expertise in a way that suits the needs of our clients. Check out our core values here - Join Our Team | Hahn Lukey Houle .

Account Executive - Public Sector
Job Category: Sales
Location: Canada - Ontario - Remote
**Meet Our Team:**
_Please note: This role is based in or near Ottawa, Ontario._
Join our disruptive evolution of the software industry as a Strategic Account Executive focused on the Canada Department of National Defence and Public Safety Canada portfolio. Every business/industry/company is looking to modernize the way they work. As the recognized industry leader in strategic business applications, according to analysts such as Forrester and Gartner, we challenge companies to rethink the way they do business and empower them to become more efficient, smarter, and most importantly customer centric.
**Picture Yourself at Pega:**
You will be a thought leader, a true partner and a collaborator with Canadian defence and public safety leaders seeking to reinvent operations for the digital age. You will work closely with your clients while you educate and guide them on their Business Process Automation journey. Engage in work that matters and drives true business impact for the world's largest organizations.
**What You'll Do at Pega:**
+ Build trusted advisor relationships with senior leaders across the Canadian Department of National Defence, Public Safety Canada, and related agencies (e.g., RCMP, CBSA, Justice).
+ Navigate the complexities of Canadian government procurement processes to drive strategic opportunities.
+ Leverage industry and product knowledge to help clients maximize value and achieve mission outcomes across defence and public safety priorities (e.g., NORAD modernization, cybersecurity, border modernization).
+ Penetrate new organizations and expand business within existing accounts to grow the overall portfolio.
+ Collaborate with key partners and systems integrators to support customers' digital transformation initiatives.
+ Maintain a strong pipeline through proactive prospecting, relationship building, and strategic account planning.
**Who You Are:**
A motivated enterprise software sales executive with deep understanding of the Canadian defence and public safety sectors, driven to add value to military operations, law enforcement effectiveness, border security, emergency management, justice administration, and defence business process modernization strategies. You understand the unique nature of selling into Canada's Department of National Defence and Public Safety Canada portfolio, including the importance of allied interoperability, bilingual communication, and the strategic relationship between Canadian and U.S. defence and security priorities. You are able to push the customer's thinking to quickly gain credibility with military leadership, law enforcement executives, border security officials, justice sector leaders, and civilian defence executives, build strong relationships across a complex organizational structure, and contribute to the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces, the effectiveness of Canada's public safety organizations, and the success of Pega's government platform.
**What You've Accomplished:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
+ 10+ years of enterprise software sales experience with proven success in complex government sales cycles.
+ Experience selling into Canadian or allied defence and public safety organizations (e.g., DND, Public Safety Canada, RCMP, CBSA).
+ Strong understanding of Canadian procurement frameworks and security-sensitive environments.
+ Demonstrated track record of territory growth, quota achievement, and driving transformation with senior government stakeholders.
+ Knowledge of Business Process Automation, CRM, and related enterprise technologies.
+ Formal sales training and exceptional presentation skills.
+ Bilingual (English/French) capability is an asset.
**Pega Offers You:**
+ Gartner and Forrester Analyst acclaimed technology leadership in a massive emerging market
+ The world's most innovative organizations as reference-able clients
+ Fast-paced, exciting, collaborative, and rewarding sales environment within innovative industries
+ Competitive salary, uncapped commission targets and Pega equity
#LI-DR1
**Additional Information**
Job ID: 22631
**AI in Action -** Pega embraces the power of artificial intelligence. We encourage all employees to actively engage with AI technologies and continually explore ways to responsibly integrate AI into our products and processes.
**Culture -** At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.
**Export Compliance -** For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.
**Accommodations -** If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.
It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

**Solutions Sales Executive- Public Sector**
The Solutions Sales Executive, Public Sector (SSE-PS) is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a high growth, fast paced, collaborative team-selling environment. SSE-PS is accountable for exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas, proactive deal management, forecast accuracy, and working with customers and prospects in collaboration with internal teams and the broader Ricoh organization. It is expected that the SSSE-PS can both transact deals with velocity and run strategic opportunities independently. This position will work with a small team of seasoned Sales Professionals focused solely on the Government marketplace while engaging Subject Matter Experts throughout the organization when necessary. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sales Manager, Public Sector and Enterprise Sales.
The SSE-PS acts as a client executive focused on a specific vertical market in the Provincial realm. The SSE-PS understand the entire Ricoh portfolio of hardware, software and services and can articulate how they integrate to support modernization efforts for the public sector client. The strategic direction, growth, and outcomes will be the ultimate responsibility of the SSE-PS.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Identify, cultivate, and close on net-new business as well as manage existing relationships to ensure public sector customer renewals and retention in the Provincial Government portfolio
+ Build account plans and strategies for each target account
+ Effectively collaborate and engage internal resources (Senior Managers, Solution Architects, Professional Services, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) in sales opportunities
+ Manage all sales activity and manage forecast accuracy through proper use of sales tools (Salesforce) and achieve Sales KPIs (Activity, Pipeline, Win rate, etc.)
+ Develop and deliver customized sales presentations and product demonstrations
+ Understand public sector vertical-market challenges, business needs and opportunities then correlate this information back to Ricoh's portfolio of product and services
+ Drive profitable growth in assigned account(s) through valuable customer engagements, contract retention and expansion, and addition of solutions and services
+ Build strong relationships with key executive stakeholders within the Provincial Government to facilitate account retention and expansion
+ Independently drives customer engagements, meetings, and develops opportunities using SMEs and other skilled assets to position, propose and close deals
+ Other duties as assigned by Manager
**Qualifications:**
**Minimum**
+ College or university degree, (preferably business) or equivalent experience in a related field.
+ Experience Selling in the Public Sector, preferably in the Provincial Government
+ Experience managing and closing complex enterprise - scale sales cycles
+ Demonstrated ability to over-achieve quotas in past positions
+ Sales experience in a quota-carrying role, ideally in IT or a consultative selling environment that includes Services, Software and SaaS-based offerings (both on-site and Cloud)
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively work on a specialized team environment
**Preferred**
+ Established contacts and relationships in the Provincial Government.
+ Proficient computer application skills, including Salesforce.com, O365
+ Demonstrates a knowledge of the Provincial Government marketplace including the structure, procurement vehicles, and policies
**Skills:**
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills - includes excellent reporting and forecasting skills.
+ Outstanding presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and effective story telling skills
+ Strong selling skills, with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
+ Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
+ Attention to detail
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills / needs based selling approach focusing on building relationships.
+ Proven skills in Enterprise Sales in the Public Sector preferably selling IT software and professional services
+ Ability to assess customer environments and situations and create strategies for extending and expanding services throughout the organization
+ Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, coupled with tact and diplomacy
+ Demonstrated time management skills and the aptitude to manage numerous requests and time demands concurrently
+ Ability to remain updated on current technology and trends in the public sector marketplace
+ Ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with co-workers, peers, management, sales, and with other individuals in various departments at Ricoh.
+ Ability to manage conflict and effectively problem solve in a fast paced, high stress environment
**Other:**
+ Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (and auto insurance coverage per Ricoh's policy)
+ This position is currently falls under a Hybrid working model (both office and remote working). The classification is subject to change if the company policy should change.
+ Occasional travel is expected.
Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information-how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared-to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers' success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
Invest in Yourself:
At Ricoh, you can:
+ Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.
+ Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada's Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.
+ Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
+ Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
+ Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.

**Solutions Sales Executive- Public Sector**
The Solutions Sales Executive, Public Sector (SSE-PS) is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a high growth, fast paced, collaborative team-selling environment. SSE-PS is accountable for exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas, proactive deal management, forecast accuracy, and working with customers and prospects in collaboration with internal teams and the broader Ricoh organization. It is expected that the SSSE-PS can both transact deals with velocity and run strategic opportunities independently. This position will work with a small team of seasoned Sales Professionals focused solely on the Government marketplace while engaging Subject Matter Experts throughout the organization when necessary. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sales Manager, Public Sector and Enterprise Sales.
The SSE-PS acts as a client executive focused on a specific vertical market in the Provincial realm. The SSE-PS understand the entire Ricoh portfolio of hardware, software and services and can articulate how they integrate to support modernization efforts for the public sector client. The strategic direction, growth, and outcomes will be the ultimate responsibility of the SSE-PS.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Identify, cultivate, and close on net-new business as well as manage existing relationships to ensure public sector customer renewals and retention in the Provincial Government portfolio
+ Build account plans and strategies for each target account
+ Effectively collaborate and engage internal resources (Senior Managers, Solution Architects, Professional Services, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) in sales opportunities
+ Manage all sales activity and manage forecast accuracy through proper use of sales tools (Salesforce) and achieve Sales KPIs (Activity, Pipeline, Win rate, etc.)
+ Develop and deliver customized sales presentations and product demonstrations
+ Understand public sector vertical-market challenges, business needs and opportunities then correlate this information back to Ricoh's portfolio of product and services
+ Drive profitable growth in assigned account(s) through valuable customer engagements, contract retention and expansion, and addition of solutions and services
+ Build strong relationships with key executive stakeholders within the Provincial Government to facilitate account retention and expansion
+ Independently drives customer engagements, meetings, and develops opportunities using SMEs and other skilled assets to position, propose and close deals
+ Other duties as assigned by Manager
**Qualifications:**
**Minimum**
+ College or university degree, (preferably business) or equivalent experience in a related field.
+ Experience Selling in the Public Sector, preferably in the Provincial Government
+ Experience managing and closing complex enterprise - scale sales cycles
+ Demonstrated ability to over-achieve quotas in past positions
+ Sales experience in a quota-carrying role, ideally in IT or a consultative selling environment that includes Services, Software and SaaS-based offerings (both on-site and Cloud)
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively work on a specialized team environment
**Preferred**
+ Established contacts and relationships in the Provincial Government.
+ Proficient computer application skills, including Salesforce.com, O365
+ Demonstrates a knowledge of the Provincial Government marketplace including the structure, procurement vehicles, and policies
**Skills:**
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills - includes excellent reporting and forecasting skills.
+ Outstanding presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and effective story telling skills
+ Strong selling skills, with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
+ Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
+ Attention to detail
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills / needs based selling approach focusing on building relationships.
+ Proven skills in Enterprise Sales in the Public Sector preferably selling IT software and professional services
+ Ability to assess customer environments and situations and create strategies for extending and expanding services throughout the organization
+ Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, coupled with tact and diplomacy
+ Demonstrated time management skills and the aptitude to manage numerous requests and time demands concurrently
+ Ability to remain updated on current technology and trends in the public sector marketplace
+ Ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with co-workers, peers, management, sales, and with other individuals in various departments at Ricoh.
+ Ability to manage conflict and effectively problem solve in a fast paced, high stress environment
**Other:**
+ Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (and auto insurance coverage per Ricoh's policy)
+ This position is currently falls under a Hybrid working model (both office and remote working). The classification is subject to change if the company policy should change.
+ Occasional travel is expected.
Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information-how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared-to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers' success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
Invest in Yourself:
At Ricoh, you can:
+ Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.
+ Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada's Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.
+ Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
+ Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
+ Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.

The reinvention of business processes and technology is a growth engine for Microsoft cloud services. The mission of Microsoft Business Applications is to help our customers digitally transform their businesses to drive new sources of revenue, create new and engaging ways to serve their customers, and to transform the way in which their business runs to drive new levels of profitability for their organization in the rapidly evolving Digital Age.
As a Business Applications Sales Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end
business transformation within Canada's Education sector. You bring extensive experience in managing complex, high-value relationships within these industries and have a proven track record of leading large-scale, transformational sales engagements. With a background in navigating senior stakeholder environments, you also bring well-established networks and familiarity in selling CRM, ERP, and Low Code platforms. You will help them achieve their business goals by bringing industry-relevant business value insights and leading solutions to enable their end-to-end business transformations. You are cabable of orchestrating across internal teams, partners, and services organizations to deliver integrated solutions, while navigating sector-specific budget cycles and regulatory frameworks to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes in complex, matrixed environments. You will organize and lead the entire sales process, from account planning to closing the sale. You will also be responsible for delivering the One Microsoft narrative, competitive differentiation, customer centric pitch, value proposition and compelling proposals with commercial options. You will be part of a dedicated sales community supported by your adjoining account teammates and support teams.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
The following are the primary responsibilities of the AI Business Process Sales Specialist:
+ Partner withand leadAccount Planning Team onAccount Planfor Business Application opportunities, including decision maker identificationand solution play selection
+ Establish and build C-Suite and Business Decision Maker (BDM) relationships as an industry aligned Business Applications solution expert
+ Maintainaccurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene to support business performance and strategic planning
+ DelivertheOne Microsoft narrative and solution pitches toC-Suite executives and Business Decision Makerswithin the Education vertical
+ Orchestrate business value + technical solution demos toalign with thecustomers'desired business outcomesand solution requirements
+ Manage long-term contract renewalswith existingaccountsto ensure long-term satisfaction andsuccesses
+ Actively and regularly engage in sales community calls/channels and share learnings and best practices
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience.
+ 1+ Years Experience selling CRM,ERPor cloud-based business applications to large enterprise accounts
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ 2to 5 years oftechnology-related sales or account management experience
+ Experience selling CRM,ERPor cloud-based business applications to large enterprise accounts. Developing pipeline through BDM networking, assessing strategic customerobjectives, digital transformation opportunity discovery, and an ability to measure and present incremental and new economic value from solutions proposed.
+ Ability to sell connected end-to-end business transformationsolutionsacross business units withinaccounts.
+ Leading/orchestrating sales processes across account planning, opportunity planning, customer decision frameworks, evaluationplansand sophisticated business case discussions.
+ Deal crafting, negotiating terms and contracts for multimillion-dollar digital transformation initiatives.
+ Demonstrated accuracy in forecasting business andmaintainingpipeline hygiene.
+ Track recordand history of exceeding sales quota.
+ Understanding of:
+ CRM and/or ERP applicationsincludingMarketing Automation, Sales Automation, Relationship Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce and how they translate into business impact.
+ Intermediateunderstandingor1 to3years' experience selling into Government, HealthCareorEducation
+ Broad understanding of commercial cloud offerings, Microsoft's cloud platform, and/orcompetitors and related ecosystems.
+ Relationship building with C-Suite
+ Design Thinking and Solution Envisioning
+ Passion and commitment forlong-termcustomer success
+ Ability tomaintaina high levelof productivity, manage multiple competing priorities and work effectively under the pressure of time constraints in a fast-paced, complex,collaborative,and team-oriented environment.
+ Organizational agility:able to coordinate stakeholders like Marketing, Engineering, Licensing, Legal,Technical,Executives etc.
+ Problem solver and ability to work in rapidly changing environment effectively managing ambiguity.
Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $103,500 - CAD $170,700 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
will accept applications for the role until October 27, 2025
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

The reinvention of business processes and technology is a growth engine for Microsoft cloud services. The mission of Microsoft Business Applications is to help our customers digitally transform their businesses to drive new sources of revenue, create new and engaging ways to serve their customers, and to transform the way in which their business runs to drive new levels of profitability for their organization in the rapidly evolving Digital Age.
As a Business Applications Sales Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end
business transformation within Canada's Education sector. You bring extensive experience in managing complex, high-value relationships within these industries and have a proven track record of leading large-scale, transformational sales engagements. With a background in navigating senior stakeholder environments, you also bring well-established networks and familiarity in selling CRM, ERP, and Low Code platforms. You will help them achieve their business goals by bringing industry-relevant business value insights and leading solutions to enable their end-to-end business transformations. You are cabable of orchestrating across internal teams, partners, and services organizations to deliver integrated solutions, while navigating sector-specific budget cycles and regulatory frameworks to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes in complex, matrixed environments. You will organize and lead the entire sales process, from account planning to closing the sale. You will also be responsible for delivering the One Microsoft narrative, competitive differentiation, customer centric pitch, value proposition and compelling proposals with commercial options. You will be part of a dedicated sales community supported by your adjoining account teammates and support teams.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
The following are the primary responsibilities of the AI Business Process Sales Specialist:
+ Partner withand leadAccount Planning Team onAccount Planfor Business Application opportunities, including decision maker identificationand solution play selection
+ Establish and build C-Suite and Business Decision Maker (BDM) relationships as an industry aligned Business Applications solution expert
+ Maintainaccurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene to support business performance and strategic planning
+ DelivertheOne Microsoft narrative and solution pitches toC-Suite executives and Business Decision Makerswithin the Education vertical
+ Orchestrate business value + technical solution demos toalign with thecustomers'desired business outcomesand solution requirements
+ Manage long-term contract renewalswith existingaccountsto ensure long-term satisfaction andsuccesses
+ Actively and regularly engage in sales community calls/channels and share learnings and best practices
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience.
+ 1+ Years Experience selling CRM,ERPor cloud-based business applications to large enterprise accounts
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ 2to 5 years oftechnology-related sales or account management experience
+ Experience selling CRM,ERPor cloud-based business applications to large enterprise accounts. Developing pipeline through BDM networking, assessing strategic customerobjectives, digital transformation opportunity discovery, and an ability to measure and present incremental and new economic value from solutions proposed.
+ Ability to sell connected end-to-end business transformationsolutionsacross business units withinaccounts.
+ Leading/orchestrating sales processes across account planning, opportunity planning, customer decision frameworks, evaluationplansand sophisticated business case discussions.
+ Deal crafting, negotiating terms and contracts for multimillion-dollar digital transformation initiatives.
+ Demonstrated accuracy in forecasting business andmaintainingpipeline hygiene.
+ Track recordand history of exceeding sales quota.
+ Understanding of:
+ CRM and/or ERP applicationsincludingMarketing Automation, Sales Automation, Relationship Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce and how they translate into business impact.
+ Intermediateunderstandingor1 to3years' experience selling into Government, HealthCareorEducation
+ Broad understanding of commercial cloud offerings, Microsoft's cloud platform, and/orcompetitors and related ecosystems.
+ Relationship building with C-Suite
+ Design Thinking and Solution Envisioning
+ Passion and commitment forlong-termcustomer success
+ Ability tomaintaina high levelof productivity, manage multiple competing priorities and work effectively under the pressure of time constraints in a fast-paced, complex,collaborative,and team-oriented environment.
+ Organizational agility:able to coordinate stakeholders like Marketing, Engineering, Licensing, Legal,Technical,Executives etc.
+ Problem solver and ability to work in rapidly changing environment effectively managing ambiguity.
Solution Area Specialists IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $103,500 - CAD $170,700 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
will accept applications for the role until October 27, 2025
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It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
***Must live in Calgary or nearby area***
**Role Overview**
Architects play a critical role in guiding customers through their digital transformation journey through leading solutioning and scoping discussions during pre-sales (role and level dependent) and driving the successful delivery of strategic, multi-workflow, term-based projects.
Architects provide thought leadership, best practices, and expert guidance to ensure customers achieve long-term value from the ServiceNow platform. They engage with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions, playing a pivotal role in scaling ServiceNow expertise across internal and external teams. By establishing strong governance frameworks, reducing technical debt and enabling scalable solutions, they help customers optimize their platform strategy while maintaining agility and long-term sustainability.
**Unique Job Responsibilities**
- Act as an expert across an assigned term of contracts, typically engaged in ServiceNow's largest most strategically important accounts, providing architectural guidance, technical governance, and best practices
- Build strong relationships with customer technical and business leaders, to align ServiceNow solutions with business strategy
- Actively collaborate with GTM, Delivery, and other joint teams to bridge the gap between sales, solutioning, and execution
- Serve as an active contributor of leading practices, standards and thought leadership related to the ServiceNow platform
- Provide a point of view to the ServiceNow product strategy team to steer the product roadmap
**Platform Architect Specifics**
- This is a technical advisory role, responsible for helping customers establish a solid technical foundation in the ServiceNow platform and design solutions to drive business outcomes through adoption
- Ensure customers leverage leading practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the overall technical health of the platform
- Guide ServiceNow, partner and customer employees on the team to deliver a solution on the technical architecture designed for long-term success
- Interface with the customers across Executive, Platform Owner, Enterprise Architects and development teams by structuring and implementing solutions
**Job Description**
You will be part of the Customer Outcomes team. Our purpose is to accelerate platform adoption and improve customer outcomes. We do this through a portfolio of services, delivered by outstanding consultants, using our ecosystem of partners, our leading practices, methodologies and tools based on our experiences from thousands of customer engagements.
The Customer Outcomes **Principal Platform Architect** is a technical advisory role, responsible for helping our customers establish a technical foundation in the ServiceNow Platform and design solutions that improve outcomes. The Principal Platform Architect ensures customers use leading practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the technical health of the platform. This is a consultative role focused on guiding ServiceNow, partner, and customer employees on the engagement team to provide a solution on a technical architecture designed for long-term success.
Responsibilities:
+ Work with the customer across executive, platform owner, enterprise architects, and development teams during the selling, structuring and implementation of solutions
+ Be a technical expert across multiple engagements to guide customers, partners, and internal team members to provide successful customer solutions
+ Provide a variety of knowledge across multiple workflows
+ Develop relationships with technical and business leaders at the customer site to understand the role of ServiceNow in their digital transformation vision
+ Translate goals to outcomes into a customer roadmap
+ Translate business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve complex goals
+ Engage with the customer's Enterprise Architects to position ServiceNow as the digital transformation platform standard, integrated with the customer's core applications
+ Manage technical governance, and a delivery operating model and governance
+ Ensure instance health by working with the engagement team to reduce technical debt and align to ServiceNow leading practices
+ Support the sales effort by scoping and estimating the engagement and change orders
+ Be an active contributor of leading practices and expertise related to the ServiceNow platform
+ Maintain skills / certifications on relevant technologies and workflows
+ Support the professional development of others through mentoring
**To be successful in this role you have:**
+ Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving
+ 12+ years progressive experience as part of a professional services organization; or equivalent education/experience
+ **Minimum 2 years of ServiceNow Platform experience is required**
+ **Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status and reside in Calgary, Canada or nearby area**
+ Management consulting experience
+ Ability to travel up to 25%
+ Creativity with comfort running programs independently within a fast-paced environment
+ Success driving complex issues through analysis and resolution
+ Ability to relay complex information to diverse set of audiences, both technical and non-technical
+ ServiceNow certifications in aligned workflow
+ Industry domain expertise in Financial Services or Public Sector preferred
+ Large program experience leading architecture and design
+ Enterprise architecture experience
+ Cloud application technology experience
**Work Personas**
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here ( . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
**Accommodations**
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact for assistance.
**Export Control Regulations**
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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