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

We are seeking a talented Principal Data Engineer to join our People Analytics team. Reporting directly to the director, the Principal Data Engineer will lead and support technical teams to architect, build, and deploy cloud solutions to support assigned projects for designated programs/services within the department and/or throughout the organization.

As a key member of the People Analytics team, the Principal Data Engineer is initially responsible for leading the team in planning a large-scale data migration through the full lifecycle of the project. Regular responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks. This role will work closely with other VCH technical teams in support of initiatives with a primary focus on ensuring the department’s ability to deliver and promote cloud-based solutions within the enterprise environments. The Principal Data Engineer will apply strong design, migration, administration, and support experience in those environments (MS Azure, Databricks). 

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

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

• Lead and support technical teams to architect, build, and deploy cloud solutions to support assigned projects for designated programs/services within the department and/or throughout the organization.
• Be a key member of the People Analytics team and is responsible for leading the team in planning a large-scale data migration through the full lifecycle of the project.
• Be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks.
• Work closely with other VCH technical teams in support of initiatives with a primary focus on ensuring the department’s ability to deliver and promote cloud-based solutions within the enterprise environments.
• Apply strong design, migration, administration, and support experience in those environments (MS Azure, Databricks).

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems Management or a data intensive related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a data engineer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar role within a data development role.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience is required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Proven ability to develop, deploy and maintain multi-tiered infrastructure, database, and web applications.
• Ability to lead Azure and/or Databricks specific Cloud Migrations, Application Modernization, and/or Cloud Transformation initiatives.
• Ability to perform analysis of the current practices and design and implement best practices and emerging concepts in CICD landscape.
• Expert-level understanding of software development, deployment and release processes, especially within a DevOps practice and DevOps toolset.
• Demonstrated hands on experience building sophisticated and highly automated infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns using SQL and Python.
• Strong skills in Azure/Databricks environment and scripting languages.
• Demonstrated strength in data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing architecture with solid knowledge of various industry standards.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strengths in working in a team environment with a client/user orientation.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams with different lines of reporting.
• Demonstrated technical leader with skills in teaching, coaching and mentoring others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and processes in simple terminology to internal and external stakeholders, including all levels of management.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and maintenance of high-quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

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):

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.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.