Senior Engineering Specialist

Canada Life

$85K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mathematics, Computer Science, or Data Analytics degree
  • 5+ years of applied data engineering experience
  • Expertise in SQL, Python, Azure, Databricks, Synapse, ADF, and Power BI
  • Strong understanding of data modeling techniques on cloud platforms
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
  • Customer service-oriented with an agile mindset
  • Demonstrates curiosity and enthusiasm for continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Build and support data products for Canadian use
  • Design and develop reusable data models
  • Optimize data engineering activities through automation
  • Mentor fellow engineers and collaborate with the core data team
  • Collaborate with business teams to assess data needs
  • Inventory critical data elements for lineage and classification
  • Maintain strong collaboration across diverse groups in the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and education reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
  • Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit
  • Community involvement supported with a volunteer day
  • Company-matching pension plan and additional investment options
  • Employee recognition programs and service milestone celebrations
  • Workplace connectivity fostered through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and social clubs
Full Job Description
Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Specialist to join the Enterprise Data Enablement team at Canada Life.

The Senior Engineering Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and support of data services and products that enhance the speed, quality, and accessibility of data, enabling business insights and analytics across the organization.

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, Databricks, Synapse, ADF and Power BI

  • 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

  • Demonstrates a strong curiosity and enthusiasm for continuous learning
  • Reliability Status Security Clearance - this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.


The base salary for this position is between $85,200 - $135,200 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.

What we offer:

We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
  • Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
  • Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
  • Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
  • Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
  • Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
  • Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.


Learn more about Canada Life.

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Requisition ID: 6405

Category: Digital Technology

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