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 : https : / / cancer.ca / en / contact-us)
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 managementCoach, develop, and mentor team members while driving a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learningRecruit, onboard, and grow talent through targeted training and development initiativesProject Delivery & Agile Practices :
Lead project delivery for enhancements and initiatives, ensuring business goals are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational prioritiesChampion Agile practices — sprint planning, backlog management, iterative demos, retro review sessions and cross-team collaborationPartner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage risks, and ensure clear communication of progress, dependencies, and outcomesData 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 technologiesBuild and maintain data services to enable data-driven decision-making and workflow automation across the organizationImplement scalable data transformation processes, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and maintainabilityWork with technical and business teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsIdentify and mitigate risks related to data quality, integrations, governance, and analyticsCollaborate with data governance team to implement metadata management, data classification, sensitivity labeling, and lineage trackingContinuously evaluate emerging tools, frameworks and best practices to improve data engineering capabilitiesMaintain documentation for data architecture, pipelines, models, and processes in accordance with standards and governance policiesDevOps & Platform Engineering :
Establish and enforce security best practices for data solutions, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standardsLead the development and maintenance of CI / CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks and code-first workflowsOversee infrastructure as code, orchestration, and deployment strategies for data pipelines and servicesEnsure observability, monitoring, and alerting for data pipelines, integrations, and servicesPromote DevOps best practices across the team, including version control, branching strategies, and release managementCollaborate with cloud platform teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, security, and cost efficiencyEnsure operational excellence through monitoring, performance optimization, and adherence to standardsOther Duties :
Foster a high-performance culture that leverages the unique talents and strengths of each member while encouraging their growth and developmentChampion CCS as a hero in the face of cancerContribute 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 identityOther duties as assignedQualifications
Education & Certifications :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering or a related disciplineRelevant 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 learningStrong mentorship and coaching abilities, with a track record of recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining top technical talentProject Delivery :
Experience delivering projects and enhancements on time and within scope, with strong Agile skills including sprint planning, backlog management, demos, and retrospectivesStrong communicator capable of conveying technical concepts and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholdersTechnical Expertise :
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric platformsExpertise in Apache Spark, SQL, Python, ETL / ELT patterns, Lakehouse architecture, and Medallion data modelingDeep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, data warehouse design and integration platformsExperience overseeing CI / CD pipelines, code-first workflows, infrastructure-as-code, orchestration, and automated testing frameworksProven ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient, scalable data engineering solutionsExperience working with CRM platform data and services, Salesforce preferredBusiness Acumen & Communication :
Align technical deliverables with organizational strategy and business goalsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence and collaborate across teamsThrives in fast-paced environments with shifting prioritiesBilingualism (French / English) preferred; French is an asset for nationwide operationsWhat 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 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 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.
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