Data Engineer (Student Position)

Technology, Canada and Great-West Lifeco, Technology Enablement Platforms 

Temporary Full Time 

Our data aspiration is to unlock the power of connected data to deliver continuous value for our customers, our partners, and our company with trust and integrity. The position is central to our ability to do so. The Data Engineering role is responsible for creating connected data products for self-services across the organization within the boundaries of our data policy, standards, and controls.

Position Accountabilities

• Build data products for Canadian use: design, enrich, and publish self-service connected datasets within proper controls for use across Canada (one stop data shop)
• Build data asset inventory: while building connected data, inventory critical data elements including lineage, classification, and usage (Google for Canada Life data)
• Build insights: complete data analysis and discovery to better understand the data and the story it is telling to drive actionable results
• Loves teamwork and collaboration: collaborates on a daily basis with the core data squad team and business
• Open to learning and presenting: excited to share work across the company, with senior leadership and through community of practice participation

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Applied data management experience (Data & Analytics education an asset)
• Experience in SQL, Python and Power BI an asset.
• Working knowledge of Azure cloud technologies (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and strong organization skills
• Agile, practical, customer service-oriented mindset (doesn’t over complicate processes)
• Generally curious and excited to learn new things

The base salary for this position is between  $41,400- $65,300 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For student opportunities only

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. 

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


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