11 Aug
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Canadian Cancer Society
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Toronto
11 Aug
Canadian Cancer Society
Toronto
Overview Job Title: Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Services Vacancies: This posting is for (1) new role. Location: Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON | Toronto, ON | Calgary, AB | Halifax, NS | St John's, NL | Kelowna, BC | Prince George, BC | Victoria, BC | Montreal, QC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Salary Band: 6 ($90,000 - $110,000 CAD) About CCS: The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. We raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer, and advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. What You’ll Be Doing Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and oversight for the design, development, and delivery of scalable, automated, and maintainable data integrations, pipelines, services and DevOps solutions Define and implement robust solution architectures and designs for data integrations and services, ensuring scalability and maintainability Ensure engineering best practices, coding standards and quality processes are consistently applied across all data initiatives Drive adoption of modern technologies, cloud platforms and design patterns Foster a culture of innovation, ownership and engineering excellence Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and support a team of Analytics Specialists, Integration Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers and QA Specialists through effective planning, resource allocation, and performance management Coach, develop, and mentor team members while driving a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning Recruit, onboard, and grow talent through targeted training and development initiatives Project Delivery & Agile Practices: Lead project delivery for enhancements and initiatives, ensuring business goals are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities Champion Agile practices — sprint planning, backlog management, iterative demos, retro review sessions and cross-team collaboration Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage risks, and ensure clear communication of progress, dependencies, and outcomes Data Engineering & Services: Design, develop, and maintain metadata-driven, performant and observable pipelines for data workflows, analytics, and business intelligence using Microsoft Fabric and Azure platform technologies Build and maintain data services to enable data-driven decision-making and workflow automation across the organization Implement scalable data transformation processes, ensuring reliability, efficiency,
and maintainability Work with technical and business teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, integrations, governance, and analytics Collaborate with data governance team to implement metadata management, data classification, sensitivity labeling, and lineage tracking Continuously evaluate emerging tools, frameworks and best practices to improve data engineering capabilities Maintain documentation for data architecture, pipelines, models, and processes in accordance with standards and governance policies DevOps & Platform Engineering: Establish and enforce security best practices for data solutions, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks and code-first workflows Oversee infrastructure as code, orchestration, and deployment strategies for data pipelines and services Ensure observability, monitoring, and alerting for data pipelines, integrations, and services Promote DevOps best practices across the team, including version control, branching strategies, and release management Collaborate with cloud platform teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, performance optimization, and adherence to standards Other Duties: Foster a high-performance culture that leverages the unique talents and strengths of each member while encouraging their growth and development Champion CCS as a hero in the face of cancer Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering or a related discipline Relevant Microsoft certifications preferred (e.G., Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Associate) Leadership & People Management: Proven experience leading data engineering, integration, or analytics teams, including managing performance, reviews, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning Strong mentorship and coaching abilities, with a track record of recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining top technical talent Project Delivery: Experience delivering projects and enhancements on time and within scope,
with strong Agile skills including sprint planning, backlog management, demos, and retrospectives Strong communicator capable of conveying technical concepts and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric platforms Expertise in Apache Spark, SQL, Python, ETL/ELT patterns, Lakehouse architecture, and Medallion data modeling Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, data warehouse design and integration platforms Experience overseeing CI/CD pipelines, code-first workflows, infrastructure-as-code, orchestration, and automated testing frameworks Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient, scalable data engineering solutions Experience working with CRM platform data and services, Salesforce preferred Business Acumen & Communication: Align technical deliverables with organizational strategy and business goals Robust problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence and collaborate across teams Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities Bilingualism (French/English) preferred; French is an asset for nationwide operations What You Can Expect From Us CCS provides impactful opportunities to transform the lives of Canadians affected by cancer. We are devoted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse experiences and skills. Our culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave and health insurance, and a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a daily impact. How To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by February 20th, 2026. We thank all applicants; only those selected foran interview will be contacted. Other Information CCS is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you. Please note that CCS does not allow smoking on CCS premises or while performing CCS work. Privacy Disclosure: We collect your personal information to evaluate candidacy, contact you regarding your candidacy, and generate recruitment-related reports. If selected, information may be shared with third parties for recruitment purposes or as required by law. You may exercise rights to access, correct, unsubscribe, or withdraw consent via the ADP system or For more information, visit cancer.Ca/privacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Sr. Mgr., Data Engineering & Services - C$90,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Cancer Society
📍 Toronto