Chief Technology Officer, Certn
CA$350-400k
OTE
+ Offers Equity
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
Be an early applicant
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$350-400k
OTE
+ Offers Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Role
Who you are
- Startup Battle Scars: You’ve been in the trenches of high-growth startups and know what it takes to thrive when the stakes are high
- Builder of Greatness: You’ve taken teams from good to jaw-dropping. Your leadership leaves a mark
- Tech Wizardry: You’re a pro at navigating the ever-changing tech landscape and know how to scale systems that can keep up
- Innovator to the Core: Problem-solving is your jam, and you’ve got the track record to prove it
- Connector, Not Divider: You break silos, align priorities, and inspire trust—no matter the department
- Strategic and Decisive: Big-picture thinker with the guts to make tough calls fast
What the job involves
- We’re hunting for a game-changer—a leader who can think big, move fast, and inspire the kind of results that make people stop and say, “Whoa, how did they do that?” You’ll be the mastermind behind our technical strategy, the glue uniting our teams, and the driver of innovation that keeps Certn ahead of the pack
- If you’re the type who thrives in chaos (the good kind), operates outside the box, loves solving problems that don’t have a template, and knows how to rally a team to achieve the impossible, we need you
- Dream Big, Build Bigger: Set a bold, scalable tech vision that keeps us lightyears ahead of the competition
- Unleash the Team’s Inner Ninjas: Cultivate a culture where speed, accountability, and out-of-the-box thinking aren’t optional—they’re mandatory
- Cut the Red Tape: Streamline processes, squash roadblocks, and make “on-time” and “high-quality” synonymous with our product delivery
- Break Silos, Build Bridges: Unite Product, Engineering, and IT into one unstoppable force of nature
- Grow Legends: Recruit and inspire the kind of talent that makes other startups jealous
- Lead the Charge: Turn strategy into action plans, then rally the troops to execute like their lives depend on it
Application process
- Deadline to Apply: 15 February 2025 at 05:00 GMT
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck, as well as the astute 2021 hiring of CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems).
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $111.6m
Company benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 wellness days
- Extensive health benefits
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Green transportation allowance
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
Company values
- No a**holes – We are a high-performing team that collaborates through empathy and respect. Individualistic behaviours have no place in our environment.
- Accountable – Certonians are risk-takers, love experimenting, and are accountable. We do what we say, and are committed to building trust with each other and our customers.
- Inclusive – We celebrate and actively seek diversity of thought to help us build great products. We thrive in an inclusive, safe environment that allows us to be our best and full selves.
- Synergistic – The entire system needs to work, not just a part of it. We move together as Certonians on a system of context, strong relationships, and good decision-making.
Company HQ
Harris Green, Victoria, BC
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Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.
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