• Pay Rate: $80.00/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 8 Months
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia – Open to fully remote candidates willing to work PST Hours
  
  

Raise is currently hiring two (2) SalesForce Administrators on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client, is one of Canada's public research Universities is a global centre for teaching, learning and research. Consistently ranked among the top public Universities in the world.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

The Salesforce Administrator will play a key role in the core CRM implementation project and broader enterprise CRM initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically hands-on individual with a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform to contribute to the delivery of scalable and sustainable solutions in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the configuration and enhancement of Salesforce features, translating functional requirements into technical solutions, and collaborating with a diverse team to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Configure and customize the Salesforce platform, including the creation and modification of objects, fields, page layouts, workflows, validation rules, approval processes, reports, and dashboards.
• Translate functional requirements gathered by business analysts into effective and efficient Salesforce configurations using standard platform tools and adhering to best practices.
• Actively participate in sprint planning sessions, contribute to solution design reviews, and provide technical insights for configuration-related tasks.
• Support all phases of the project lifecycle, including system testing, deployment activities, and post-go-live support to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing system stability.
• Collaborate effectively with business analysts, developers, quality assurance testers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment across project deliverables.
• Uphold change management protocols, maintain data integrity through proper configuration and validation, and ensure comprehensive documentation of all configurations and processes.
• Proactively identify and implement solutions to optimize and improve the Salesforce platform based on evolving business needs and best practices.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials and end-user support as needed.
• Stay current with the latest Salesforce releases, features, and best practices to leverage new functionalities and enhance the platform.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Administrator, with a proven track record of configuring and maintaining Salesforce environments in a project-driven setting.
• Deep and demonstrable understanding of the Salesforce platform and its core functionalities, including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
• Strong ability to translate functional requirements into practical and efficient Salesforce configurations using declarative tools (point-and-click).
• Experience with creating and managing Salesforce workflows, validation rules, approval processes, reports, and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce data models, data management best practices, and data integrity principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while adhering to project timelines.
• Commitment to maintaining comprehensive documentation of all Salesforce configurations and processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Required Certifications:
• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud, Marketing Cloud, or multi-cloud implementations.
• Prior experience supporting complex Salesforce delivery projects, particularly within higher education or the public sector.
• Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator certification.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Basic understanding of Salesforce development concepts (e.g., Apex, Lightning Web Components).
  

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Connecting professionals like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

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