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Engineering Manager, Applications, BI & AI Enablement

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$180,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Apply by: Sep 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead a team of developers and analysts to deliver application and BI solutions while embedding AI-assisted engineering practices. Own the technical architecture, solution quality, and delivery execution in partnership with the PMO.

Job details

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 25 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 450 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters. We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Calgary or Toronto office: Engineering Manager, Applications, BI & AI Enablement The Role We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who combines technical leadership, people management, and delivery accountability across application development, business intelligence, and AI-enabled engineering practices. This is a player-coach role responsible for building strong engineers and analysts, owning solution quality end-to-end, and embedding modern, AI-assisted ways of working into everyday delivery. Essential Functions People & Team Leadership Directly manage application developers and a BI analyst, including coaching, performance management, and career development. Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Set clear expectations for quality, delivery discipline, and AI-assisted ways of working. Technical & Solution Ownership Own the technical architecture and design of applications and BI solutions. Ensure high standards for code quality, data quality, security, reliability, and maintainability. Act as the primary technical escalation point while strengthening team autonomy and local decision-making. BI & Analytics Leadership (Applied) Own data models, reporting quality, and analytics reliability. Ensure BI solutions are insight-driven, governed, and aligned to business needs. Work hands-on with the BI analyst when required, without becoming a reporting factory. AI-Enabled Engineering & Process Improvement Embed AI tools (e.g., Copilot) into development and analytics workflows as default practice. Improve SDLC efficiency through better patterns for testing, review, documentation, and delivery. Turn AI experimentation into repeatable, safe, and scalable engineering practices. Delivery Partnership Partner with PMO on delivery execution while retaining ownership of how solutions are built. Translate business needs into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. Reduce delivery risk by strengthening local ownership and decision-making. Qualifications College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems, and 5+ years of management experience. Prior people leadership experience managing software engineers and/or BI/analytics professionals. Strong background in application development and solution architecture. Practical experience delivering BI and analytics solutions (data models, reporting, governance). Comfort being hands-on when needed, without defaulting to personal delivery. Experience improving engineering processes and embedding modern delivery practices. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Additional Details Compensation: $120,000 -$180,000 per annum Vacancy: This is a new position Apply To Human Resources Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership 4500 Bankers Hall East 855 - 2 Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 4K7 E-mail: hrdeptcal@bennettjones.com

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a college diploma or university degree in computer science or information systems with over 5 years of management experience. Must have a strong background in software engineering, BI solutions, and improving engineering processes.