Senior Data Engineer

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer.

Technology redefines the way we work and deliver to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience.?You’ll be part of an organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation, and agile ways of working. Our Canada Technology team is a strategic partner in our business – with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile technology organization delivering secure, resilient, and leading solutions that support Canada Life and the well-being of millions of Canadians.  

The role of the Senior Data Engineer is part of the Enterprise Data Enablement Team at Canada Life, and is responsible for the engineering, creation, and support of data services and products that increase velocity and quality of data to drive business insights and analytics across the organization.   

This position requires Reliability Status security clearance. This is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website.

What you will do: 

• Build and support data products for Canadian use: design, curate, and publish self-service connected datasets that increase re-use and quality of the data available in support of business data and analytic initiatives  

• Design and develop data models and patterns for re-usability in collaboration with Data Governance and Information Architecture teams 

• Optimize data engineering and preparation activities through automation and leveraging of modern tools and techniques 

• Collaborate on a daily basis with the core data team and business while assisting with mentoring other engineers on the team 

• Collaborate with business teams to understand data needs, provide recommendation on solution options, and support business initiatives when required 

• Inventory critical data elements including lineage, classification, and usage  

• Create and maintain a strong collaboration with different groups inside the organization 

What you will bring: 

• Mathematics, Computer Science and/or Data Analytics degree 

• 5+ years of applied data engineering experience (Data & Analytics education an asset) 

• Expertise and knowledge of SQL, Python, Azure Data Bricks, Synapse, ADF and PowerBI 

• Strong understanding of data modeling and ability to apply different techniques within a cloud platform 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and strong organization skills 

• Excitement to share learnings with others across the company, including senior leadership and community of practice participation 

• Agile, practical, customer service-oriented mindset  

• Generally curious and excited to learn new things 

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The base salary for this position is between  $67,000.00 - $117,400.00 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.

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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