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Denso

Manager, Engineering

Guelph, ON

CA$106K - CA$140K/yr

Engineering Manager to lead a team of technical departments related to in-house plastic injection moulding (including, production engineering, maintenance technicians, and tool and die.). Duties and ...

Sun Life Financial

Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · Remote

As Engineering Manager,you'reaccountable for a single squad's delivery, people development, and execution quality. You balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership. You translate ...

Sun Life Financial

Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · Remote

As Engineering Manager,you'reaccountable for a single squad's delivery, people development, and execution quality. You balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership. You translate ...

Sun Life Financial

Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · Remote

As Engineering Manager,you'reaccountable for a single squad's delivery, people development, and execution quality. You balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership. You translate ...

Manulife

Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes and enabling teams to build high-quality, scalable solutions. This role combines people leadership with ...

Manulife

Engineering Manager

Waterloo, ON

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes and enabling teams to build high-quality, scalable solutions. This role combines people leadership with ...

Unilever

CA$98K - CA$147K/yr

JOB PURPOSE The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in delivering this ambition at the Rexdale Factory by leading the site's engineering strategy, capital investment program, and technical ...

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Wood Plc

Engineering Manager

Oakville, ON · On-site +1

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has an opportunity for a Russian speaking Engineering Manager to build our capability in country and work closely with our client on a Copper Concentrator ...

MealSuite

Engineering Manager

Cambridge, ON

CA$105K - CA$145K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and support our Clinical Pillar engineering team. This role will serve as both a people leader and technical partner, responsible for ...

MealSuite

Engineering Manager

Cambridge, ON · On-site

CA$105K - CA$145K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and support our Clinical Pillar engineering team. This role will serve as both a people leader and technical partner, responsible for ...

Morson Talent

25-026 DevOps Engineer

Toronto, ON · Remote

CA$80 - CA$100/hr

This role will be responsible for managing Cl/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless code deployment from development to UAT and production, and establishing best practices for DevOps in our data ...

SuiteSpot

Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Role We're hiring an Engineering Manager to lead our Maintenance team -- the product area at the heart of what our customers use every day. You'll own the roadmap, the team's health, and delivery.

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How much do developer manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for developer manager in Ontario is $100,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Developer Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectDeveloper ManagerSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; management experience often preferredBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; strong coding skills
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersFocuses on coding, testing, and developing software solutions
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, and software firmsWidespread across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries

The main difference is that a Developer Manager oversees development teams and manages projects, while a Software Engineer primarily focuses on coding and technical tasks. Developer Managers handle team coordination and strategic planning, whereas Software Engineers concentrate on building software solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Developer Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Developer Manager, you need a deep understanding of software development principles, project management, and several years of experience in coding and leading teams. Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and certifications in Agile or Scrum methodologies are often required. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help motivate teams and facilitate collaboration. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality software solutions on time while fostering a productive and positive development environment.

What are some common challenges Developer Managers face when balancing team productivity with individual growth?

Developer Managers often find it challenging to simultaneously meet project deadlines and foster individual team member growth. Balancing the delivery of high-quality software with providing mentorship, career development opportunities, and regular feedback can require careful planning and prioritization. These managers typically address this by establishing clear communication channels, setting realistic expectations, and allocating time for one-on-one meetings to support both team and personal development goals.

What are Developer Managers?

Developer Managers are professionals who oversee software development teams, ensuring that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards. They act as a bridge between developers and upper management, handling tasks such as project planning, team coordination, and performance evaluations. Developer Managers also mentor team members, help resolve technical challenges, and align development work with business goals. Their role is crucial for fostering a productive and collaborative work environment in software organizations.
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Infographic showing various Developer Manager job openings in Ontario as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 17% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,812 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Engineering Manager

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada

Toronto, ON • Remote

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 260 rated insurance

Job description

Bring us your passion for digital or data analytics, and we'll put you to work on exciting initiatives that answer the challenge: "How can we do that better?" Working with a dedicated team of energetic, forward-thinking innovators, you'll stretch your imagination and sharpen your skills on the leading-edge projects that are keeping Sun Life Financial ahead of the curve. You want more than a job; you want a career - a career with a company that encourages learning and personal growth. You want to be "one of the best".

Job Description:

The Role

Prospris Sun Life's digital front door for Canadians - startup velocity inside a Fortune 500.We'rerevolutionizing how Canadians access insurance and wealth solutions by building a platform that lets people buy products the way they want to: online in minutes orvirtually viaa team of trusted, licensed Advisors.

We'renot playing it safe.We'rebuilding with AI and creating omnichannel experiences - at the speed customers now expect.Youleadthe squad. Yourteam's success is your success.

As Engineering Manager,you'reaccountable for a single squad's delivery, people development, and execution quality. You balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership. You translate product requirements into executable work, own sprint commitments, and ensure your squad is healthy, productive, and shipping at startup velocity.

You'reaccountable for how work gets done-sprint execution, code quality, team health, and delivery commitments.You'llleadthesquad, working closely with Product Directors to drive business outcomes.

For candidates with these preferred skills, exceptions beyond the usual salary range below may be possible.

What You'll Do

  • Lead sprint execution and delivery commitmentswith full accountability

  • Translate product requirementsinto clear, executable engineering work

  • Directly manage developers-hiring,own their performance, growth, engagement, and career development

  • Enforce engineering standards and code qualitywithin your squad

  • Stay technically credible-you code when needed and lead technical discussions

  • Build andmaintaina healthy squad culturealigned with Accelerator principles

  • Remove blockers and manage dependencieswith other squads, enterprise teams, and vendors

  • Own day-to-day delivery coordinationwith Product, Design, and other squads

  • Balance technical debt with feature delivery-you make the trade-offs

  • Operate with startup velocity-fast iterations, continuous deployment, data-driven decisions

What Success Looks Like

Your squad delivers predictably and at high velocity. Engineers are growing and engaged. Code quality is consistently high. The team collaborates well. Product and stakeholders trust yourcommitments.You'reshipping features that drive business outcomes-lead conversion, advisor productivity, straight-through processing rates.

Who You Are

  • Experienced engineer ready to lead peopleor current EngineeringManagerfrom a product-focused tech company

  • Startup mindset-you know how to ship fast and iterate based on data

  • Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with management

  • Strong at sprint planning, estimation, and executionin an Agile environment

  • Comfortablehaving tough conversationsabout performance, growth, and accountability

  • Detail-oriented without losing sight of business outcomes

  • Able to context-switchbetween code reviews, 1:1s, and stakeholder management

  • Protective of your team's time and focuswhilemaintaininghigh throughput

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in an Engineering Manager (or equivalent team leadership) role.

  • Experience leading a single squad/team end-to-end (delivery, quality, reliability, and team health), with clear examples of outcomes.

  • Hands-onexpertisewith Java, React (or other similar modern Javascript) and enterprise integrations. Experience with Salesforce is an asset.

  • Demonstrated ability to run team-level execution rituals (planning, sprint/flow management, dependencies, release coordination) and improve delivery predictability.

  • Experience hiring, onboarding, and developing engineers (coaching, feedback, performance conversations)

  • Technical credibility to guide design and implementation: comfortable with architecture discussions, code/design reviews, and raising the engineering quality bar.

  • Proven partnership with Product and Design to shape scope, manage trade-offs, and communicate progress/risks clearly.

Why This Role

  • High-Impact Work: Build products that directly shape Sun Life's future, with your code reaching real users quickly

  • Leadership Opportunity: Lead technical direction, mentor others, and shape the engineering culture of a growing team

  • Autonomy and Ownership: Make decisions, drive solutions, and see the direct impact of your work

  • Learn and Grow Fast: Exposure tonew technologies, business problems, and the full product lifecycle in a compressedtimeframe

  • Collaborative, Innovative Culture: Work with passionate, talented people who move fast and support eachother.

  • Flexible Workstyle: In office 2-3days per week, hybrid the rest of the week

What's in it for you?

  • Great Place to Work Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada - 2025, 2024 and 2023
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada - 2025
  • Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work certification from Excellence Canada. Sun Life is one of only four companies in Canada to ever receive this certification - 2024
  • Top Work Places for Remote Work - Monster Canada - 2024
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces in Canada - 2024 and 2022
  • Great Place to Work Certified for Best Workplaces for Women in Canada - 2024
  • Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

90,000/90 000 - 140,000/140 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

07/06/2026

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