Supervisor, Resident Applications

Supervisor, Resident Applications (Operations) Reporting to the Manager, Business and Resident Applications, the Supervisor, Resident Applications (Operations) oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the Salesforce platforms as well as internally developed applications and our legacy Siebel system. This includes administration, maintenance, and enhancements of Salesforce and MuleSoft, as well as the related data integrations & interfaced applications. The Supervisor is a technical people leader who manages a team of seasoned systems analysts. The team is responsible for managing platform production issues, incremental enhancements, updates (upgrades and patches), and support of business‑as‑usual processes. This is all done with a steadfast commitment to Halton’s Digital Strategy while upholding Salesforce and industry’s best practices. This ensures Salesforce is always performing at its best, and internally developed applications are operating in a safe and secure manner. Duties & Responsibilities Incident Management Provide timely and practical support to users of Salesforce, managing the team to effectively respond to user‑reported issues, troubleshoot platform & integration issues. Lead the team during critical incidents, ensuring effective communication and coordination for resolution and escalation of critical issues to relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Conduct post‑incident reviews to identify lessons learned and implement improvements. Team Leadership Direct and supervise a team of Salesforce and other development systems analysts to support the day‑to‑day operations of Salesforce, MuleSoft, and other internally developed applications. Lead and mentor the team, promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence. Provide team with Salesforce technical guidance to ensure efficient problem‑solving and timely resolution of operational issues in a sustainable manner. Proactively manage resource planning, by prioritizing work by risk, urgency, resource availability, and team capability. Serve as the Salesforce / MuleSoft technical expert, by staying current with Salesforce/MuleSoft technical knowledge and emerging trends. Manage cross‑training to ensure adequate support with resource backups. Proactively analyze and improve the team's Salesforce/MuleSoft competencies as well as modern application development practices and platforms to align with the needs of the 'Deliver Digital' roadmap. Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their technical and soft skills, and to share technical/functional information with colleagues. Conduct regular team meetings to review ongoing issues, updates, and performance metrics. System Administration Ensure systems are monitored for performance, availability, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents and troubleshooting issues with the team. Manage system permissions and user accounts. Ensure regular maintenance and updates (upgrades, patches, etc.) are performed on Salesforce/MuleSoft and other systems as needed. Stay up to date and apply security notes to uphold security needs, comply with legislation and audit requirements as required, and implement security best practices to safeguard production systems and sensitive data. Manage the budget of the third‑party contracts and vendors that support Salesforce/MuleSoft. Manage Salesforce/MuleSoft tenants and instances, and coordinate transport requests. Data and Integrations Management Ensure data integrity and consistency in Salesforce. This includes management of master data in Salesforce, as well as synchronization of data between Salesforce and other integrated products. Manage integrations and associated scheduled jobs. Ensure seamless data exchange between the Salesforce system and all interfacing systems. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for improvements in system and processes. Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, Digital Business Relationship Managers, and other team members to brainstorm ideas and produce pragmatic plans. Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production support activities. Essential Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of leadership experience managing small size teams and/or coaching junior employees. 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or initiatives including large scale Salesforce project implementations. 6+ years of Salesforce experience in support, administration and development. Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, configuration, customization, and integration. Expertise in programming languages like Apex and JavaScript, as well as frameworks like Lightning Web Components and toolsets like OmniStudio. Proven experience managing and supporting a team of Salesforce systems analysts or functional consultants. Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot system issues and identify root causes. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with business users, stakeholders, and technical teams. Experience with project management methodologies and working with cross‑functional teams. Experience with data migration and integration processes. Understanding of business processes and ability to translate business requirements into system configurations. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Experience within municipal / government organization is an asset. Experience with MuleSoft is an asset. Salesforce certifications (Salesforce Admin, Salesforce Platform Developer, Salesforce App Builder, Service Cloud) preferred. Siebel knowledge/experience would be an asset. Important information about your application In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at extension 7700. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high‑quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service‑focused, and award‑winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr