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Senior Manager, Data Engineering & ServicesCanadian Cancer Society • Halifax, NS, CA
Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Services

Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Services

Canadian Cancer Society • Halifax, NS, CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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 : https : / / cancer.ca / en / contact-us)

Work Model : Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band : 6 ($90,000 - $110,000 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way

MAKING AN IMPACT

Reporting to the Director, Data Strategy & Analytics, the Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Services is a hands-on data engineering leader responsible for building and advancing the organization’s data engineering, data services, and DevOps capabilities.

This role requires deep technical expertise to deliver scalable, automated, and maintainable data integrations, data services, and DevOps solutions using modern cloud technologies and platforms. You will also collaborate with business and technical teams to design and implement data solutions that adhere to security best practices, align with data governance standards.

Strong people leadership is essential as you will lead a team of Data Engineers and Specialists, oversee operational excellence, mentor team members, and coordinate work planning and execution.

You will manage enhancements and initiatives to ensure business goals are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.

You will play a key role in fostering a data-driven, innovation-focused engineering culture that leverages emerging technologies and modern design patterns to continuously improve how data is integrated, governed, and utilized across the organization.

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 Speciaists 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 best 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, data 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, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
  • 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 high‑performing data engineering, integration, or analytics teams, including managing performance, conducting reviews, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Strong mentorship and coaching abilities, with a demonstrated track record of recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining top technical talent.
  • Project Delivery :

  • Experienced in delivering projects and enhancements on time and within scope, with strong skills in Agile practices such as sprint planning, backlog management, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Strong communicator capable of conveying technical concepts, status updates, and project progress effectively to both 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, and maintainable data engineering solutions
  • Experience working with CRM platform data and services, Salesforce preferred
  • Business Acumen & Communication :

  • Demonstrated ability to align technical deliverables with organizational strategy and business goals
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and optimization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across teams and organizational levels
  • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities
  • Bilingualism (French / English) is highly preferred, with French being an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across various regions.
  • Others may apply
  • 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, encouraging all qualified candidates to join us. Our inspiring culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change :

    COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS

    We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave, family sick time, and health insurance—and a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a meaningful impact daily.

    COME AS YOU ARE

    At CCS, we celebrate individuality and the strength of diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that empowers everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization. Together, we unite Canadians to shape the future of cancer care.

    HOW TO APPLY :

    Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by February 20th, 2026

    We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    OTHER INFORMATION :

    CCS is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial 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 in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote  healthy lifestyles , employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

    Privacy Disclosure

    We collect your personal information through forms, by phone or in person to evaluate your candidacy for the role(s) you have applied for, to contact you regarding your candidacy, and to generate recruitment-related reports. If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file. We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law. We may contact you by mail, email, phone or text. You can exercise your right to access your information or have it corrected, unsubscribe from communications or withdraw your consent by selecting these options within the ADP system, or by contacting privacy@cancer.ca. For more information about our privacy practices , visit cancer.ca / privacy.

    AI Disclosure

    We are committed to transparency and, the responsible use of technology in our hiring process. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist with certain administrative or screening tasks; however, all hiring decisions are made by people. We review and approve AI-assisted outputs to ensure fairness, accuracy, and alignment with our values. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca / privacy.

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