Jarvis is a Technology Advisory & Talent Solutions firm bringing brilliant minds together to build world-class technology. We are a mission-driven organization committed to equalizing opportunity and maximizing potential. Our mission is reflected in every aspect of Jarvis, including our focus on hiring individuals from underrepresented groups, often overlooked by larger organizations. Our expertise lies in delivering innovative technology solutions, and our human-centered skills model enables seamless growth and retention for our clients.
The Opportunity
The world of technology is rapidly evolving through innovation and cutting-edge technologies. As we move into the future, we believe in keeping up with relevant technologies and building that future ourselves. Our greatest assets are our people, and at Jarvis, we value imagination and curiosity as much as capability and skill.
Jarvis Talent Incubation is a cutting-edge in-house training program dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and the technology industry. We empower the next generation of tech professionals through hands-on training, career mentorship, and direct pathways to top-tier companies. Our mission is to ignite careers and foster innovation under the trusted Jarvis brand.
Position Overview
As the Training Manager, Talent Incubation you will lead our technical and soft-skills training initiatives. You will manage a team of trainers, design customized programs, and collaborate closely with business and HR teams to ensure our talent pipeline meets industry demands. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for mentorship to shape future tech leaders.
What You’ll Do:
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Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of trainers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in technical (backend/frontend) and soft-skills training.
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Program Development: Collaborate with business stakeholders to align training content with client needs, creating tailored curricula for emerging technologies.
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Hands-On Training: Actively coach trainees in coding, Agile methodologies, and tools (Java, Python, SQL, React, etc.), ensuring readiness for real-world projects.
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Talent Pipeline Management: Oversee cohort scheduling, trainer recruitment, and post-training support with HR to ensure ongoing consultant success.
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Continuous Improvement: Innovate training methodologies, tools, and content to stay ahead of industry trends.
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Community Building: Host events to attract top talent, engage alumni, and strengthen client relationships.
What You Bring:
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5+ years of experience in software training or software development.
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2+ years leading teams of 3+ members.
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Technical Expertise:
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Backend: 4+ years with Java, Python, JavaScript, GoLang, or similar.
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Frontend: 2+ years with Angular, React, Vue, or equivalent frameworks.
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4+ years in SQL, Shell scripting, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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Passion for mentorship and hands-on coaching.
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Nice-to-Have Skills:
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Data Engineering (Spark/Scala, Python) or ML/AI experience.
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DevOps/Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) expertise.
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Project Management or Scrum Master certification.
What We Offer:
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Ability to work in-person, or hybrid
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Casual dress code (when not conducting in-person meetings)
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Employee appreciation events
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Generous vacation and benefits
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Convenient downtown Toronto location minutes from transit
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A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
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A flat organizational structure in which your voice is heard and your perspective is valued
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Highly competitive compensation
What Keeps Us Here?
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Culture and values are integral at Jarvis. Our vision of Equalizing Opportunity and Maximizing Potential enables us to build a diverse and inclusive community. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, every day. We reward curiosity and innovative solutions while empowering our employees to discover endless possibilities.
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Work-life balance defines Jarvis at its core. We believe in team-building activities and strive to bring our teams together whenever possible. Expect to attend events such as quarterly socials, holiday parties, charity events and more casually, in-office/virtual events like lunch & learns, trivia and movie nights, hackathons and many more hosted by Jarvis throughout the year.