Job Specifications
Our Story & Purpose
We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.
As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!
Your Role In Supporting Our Members
As a Data Engineer, you will design and develop scalable data solutions, build efficient data pipelines, and ensure high-quality data integrations to support strategic business initiatives. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Vancity’s Data Platform. We’re looking for a technology-savvy, results-driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about data innovation.
This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Data Engineering. Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position is for an existing vacancy and provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Designing and building efficient and reliable data pipelines, cleansing and normalizing diverse datasets for analytics
Troubleshooting and resolving problems in data services that support business and application systems, providing solutions to proactively prevent issues
Creating and managing knowledge bases, access controls, deployment pipeline architecture and infrastructure related to the Data Platform
Driving transformation by continuously automating existing processes, optimizing for efficiency and data quality, and redesigning infrastructure for greater scalability
Representing the team as a subject matter expert for strategic projects and contributing to end-to-end data architecture solutions
What You’ll Bring To The Team
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
3+ years of industry experience in Data Engineering or related field handling data processing and transformation of disparate datasets
Experience with big data and analytics programming languages such as Python, R, Spark in Databricks
Experience with batch and real-time processing frameworks (EventHub, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, etc.)
Strong ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Semarchy and EventHub
Exposure to DevSecOps practices and security-first principles
Understanding of data storage, mapping, modeling, and real-time data handling
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are
Customer-centric – You anticipate and respond to evolving internal customer needs
Results-oriented – You deliver solutions that meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations
Technology-savvy – You embrace new tools and approaches to enhance data capabilities
Curious and innovative – You seek opportunities to improve processes and drive transformation
We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.
What You’ll Earn
This role offers a salary range of $101,200 to $125,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:
Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers
Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3–4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness
Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with
About the Company
Vancity is a credit union committed to a clean and fair world. With 54 branches in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish, and Alert Bay, we serve more 550,000 member-owners and their communities in the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw territories.
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