Come work as a Senior Data Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join the Data & Solutions Infrastructure Team.  We are specifically looking for someone who has experience with Databricks. Apply today to join our team!

As a Senior Data Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• • Be a part of the Data & Solutions Infrastructure technical team with a primary focus on the ongoing sustainment and development of the organisation’s cloud and on-premises data infrastructure.
  • Design and develop scalable, efficient, data integration solutions for large scale data analyses, model development, validation and implementation
  • Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional team members to identify, develop, implement and maintain innovative solutions for the information needs of Vancouver Coastal Health.
  • Identify, develop, implement and maintain innovative responses to the information needs of the organization as well as ensure the department’s technical infrastructure is developed and sustained.
  • Apply experience in data modelling, data warehousing, building data pipelines, and excellent problem solving ability to tackle processing of high volumes of clinical data.

• Education & Experience

  • Masters Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years’ recent, related experience including technical experience in working with databases and decision support tools, preferably in a health care setting or equivalent industry/certification experience (e.g. Databricks Data Engineer Associate, Databricks Data Engineer Professional, Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate)
  • Five (5) years experience in Information Technology with focus in database development, warehousing, and/or data engineering

   

• Competencies:
  Refer to the VCH enabling competencies for Professional Practitioner positions.

  
  Knowledge & Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency using the Databricks platform and understanding the concepts of Databricks SQL, Delta Lake, cluster management.
  • Strong proficiency in Databricks SQL, Python, Scala with an ability to write efficient and scalable code for data processing/transformation tasks
  • Demonstrated experience building and optimizing data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
  • Strong understanding of DevOps and MLOps practices focusing on version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience using big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark & Hadoop
  • Strong understanding of Spark RDD’s, data frames, and API’s for data manipulation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing principles
  • Knowledge using cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g. Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, etc.) an asset
  • Knowledge of Azure or other cloud infrastructure services  (e.g Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps) an asset
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of database design and report design at the intermediate to advanced level.
  • Knowledge of healthcare databases an asset.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.