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Corporate Development Associate About the Role: Build Relationships and Drive Our M&A Strategy Harris Computer is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Business Development professional to join our high-performing M&A team. This is a role for a proactive individual who excels in an autonomous environment and is passionate about building relationships from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to self-manage, develop effective outreach strategies, and initiate the conversations that lead to major acquisitions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our M&A pipeline development. Your mission is to use your strong communication skills to connect with founders and executives, building trust and positioning Harris as a preferred partner. If you are a resilient self-starter who is energized by achieving clear goals and making a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply. What Your Impact Will Be: Develop the M&A Pipeline: Proactively identify and source software companies that align with our investment goals, using your initiative to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. Initiate and Build Key Relationships: Lead outbound prospecting through strategic, targeted outreach. You will build rapport with business owners and senior leadership, establishing strong professional connections. Be a Trusted Partner: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, building credibility and positioning Harris as the acquirer of choice. Innovate Our Process: You will have the autonomy to develop and implement new methods to improve our outreach process, with your contributions being highly visible and valued. Leverage Your Tools: Use our M&A CRM as a strategic tool to manage your pipeline and ensure meticulous tracking of all activities, providing you with the data to make effective decisions. What We Are Looking For: Proactive & Goal-Oriented: You are a self-motivated individual with a track record of taking initiative and achieving targets in a business development environment. You thrive when given the autonomy to manage your own work. Exceptional Relationship Builder: You are energized by interacting with others and possess a natural ability to build trust and rapport. You communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels, including C-suite executives. Entrepreneurial Drive: You are a responsive self-starter who can work independently. You have the tenacity to see complex projects through and a positive, resilient attitude. Executive Presence & Maturity: You can confidently and credibly engage with founders and senior executives, representing Harris with professionalism. Business Acumen: You have a solid understanding of business operations, enabling you to quickly assess opportunities and articulate your ideas with conviction. About Us: Harris Computer is the largest operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), the most effective acquirer of software businesses globally. Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, manages them using industry best practices, and builds them for the future. Through acquisitions, Harris has grown extensively from its roots in the utilities, local government, education, and healthcare sectors. We have completed over 170 software acquisitions in 20+ software sectors, have 190+ offices globally and employ over 10,000 team members within Harris companies. Salary Range The hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. #LI-remote At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
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Corporate Development Associate About the Role: Build Relationships and Drive Our M&A Strategy Harris Computer is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Business Development professional to join our high-performing M&A team. This is a role for a proactive individual who excels in an autonomous environment and is passionate about building relationships from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to self-manage, develop effective outreach strategies, and initiate the conversations that lead to major acquisitions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our M&A pipeline development. Your mission is to use your strong communication skills to connect with founders and executives, building trust and positioning Harris as a preferred partner. If you are a resilient self-starter who is energized by achieving clear goals and making a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply. What Your Impact Will Be: Develop the M&A Pipeline: Proactively identify and source software companies that align with our investment goals, using your initiative to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. Initiate and Build Key Relationships: Lead outbound prospecting through strategic, targeted outreach. You will build rapport with business owners and senior leadership, establishing strong professional connections. Be a Trusted Partner: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, building credibility and positioning Harris as the acquirer of choice. Innovate Our Process: You will have the autonomy to develop and implement new methods to improve our outreach process, with your contributions being highly visible and valued. Leverage Your Tools: Use our M&A CRM as a strategic tool to manage your pipeline and ensure meticulous tracking of all activities, providing you with the data to make effective decisions. What We Are Looking For: Proactive & Goal-Oriented: You are a self-motivated individual with a track record of taking initiative and achieving targets in a business development environment. You thrive when given the autonomy to manage your own work. Exceptional Relationship Builder: You are energized by interacting with others and possess a natural ability to build trust and rapport. You communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels, including C-suite executives. Entrepreneurial Drive: You are a responsive self-starter who can work independently. You have the tenacity to see complex projects through and a positive, resilient attitude. Executive Presence & Maturity: You can confidently and credibly engage with founders and senior executives, representing Harris with professionalism. Business Acumen: You have a solid understanding of business operations, enabling you to quickly assess opportunities and articulate your ideas with conviction. About Us: Harris Computer is the largest operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), the most effective acquirer of software businesses globally. Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, manages them using industry best practices, and builds them for the future. Through acquisitions, Harris has grown extensively from its roots in the utilities, local government, education, and healthcare sectors. We have completed over 170 software acquisitions in 20+ software sectors, have 190+ offices globally and employ over 10,000 team members within Harris companies. Salary Range The hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. #LI-remote At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.