Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L)

Salesforce Solution Architect

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$165,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The Salesforce Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions while acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. They are responsible for translating complex business needs into technical requirements and guiding cross-functional teams through the implementation process.

Job details

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Salesforce Solution Architect for an existing vacancy in our IS department. Joining as the Salesforce Solution Architect as part of our Salesforce Center of Excellence, you will lead the delivery of ongoing business value by bridging strategy and technical execution. Partnering closely with business leaders, end users and delivery teams, you will lead uncovering unmet needs and be responsible for the design and delivery of Salesforce solutions that enable a great user and client experience. Your expertise designing solutions addressing complex asset management workflows, coupled with a passion for working with cross functional team members to deliver high quality solutions with measurable business impact will serve as a foundation for success in this role. Our offices operate on a hybrid model with three days in-office. What You Will Do Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Lead the engagement with key stakeholders and end users to uncover unmet needs and understand pain points, synthesizing insights into clear opportunities for process improvement or new capabilities Act as a trusted advisor, shaping outcomes through enablement and recommendations that improve the day-to-day end user experience while increasing productivity and driving adoption Lead conversations with a business value first mindset, translating complex solution concepts into tailored end user workflows Shaping Unmet Needs & Requirements Lead solution design feasibility, defining release scope and sequencing to align with business priorities while accounting for dependencies Own the definition of clear, implementation-ready requirements and acceptance criteria that accelerate development, and enable consistent high-quality delivery Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to ensure solutions support complete end to end processes that provide business value and an exceptional end user experience Solution Design & Architectural Thinking Own the end-to-end solution design of scalable, secure, maintainable Salesforce solutions that enable business strategy and a positive end user experience Apply architectural thinking to ensure solutions reduce rework, technical debt and downstream delivery risk Lead hands-on solution configuration, proof-of-concepts, and solution demonstrations to validate design decisions and de-risk delivery Enable Delivery & Execution Leadership Lead solution delivery, working closely with cross functional team members to guide solution implementation and participate in testing to ensure delivery of consistently high-quality solutions that provide an exceptional end user experience Lead agile execution collaborating with project team members on overcoming roadblocks, establishing an environment for team members to do their best work Lead the follow through of successful solution delivery, collaborating on the resolution of complex solution or data issues Develop standards and best practices to accelerate future delivery What You Bring Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence across business and technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear designs and outcomes 8+ years as a Salesforce Solution Architect designing scalable, secure solutions in regulated environments Deep implementation based understanding of the Salesforce Platform, including configuration, advanced configuration, use of customization, data models, security models Hands on Salesforce platform experience delivering cross-cloud solutions across areas such as Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Account Engagement, Third Party Apps Institutional Asset Management domain experience, is an asset Proven track record of continuous learning and leadership The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process. #LI-hybrid LI-KC1 What We Offer At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people: Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations. Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits. For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact talentacquisition@cclgroup.com if you require accommodation. AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have over 8 years of experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Salesforce platform and regulated environments. Experience in the institutional asset management domain is considered a significant asset for this role.