Big data engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Application deadline: August 18th, 2026

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Position: Senior Data Platform Administrator

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

• Data Platform Management 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences plus a performance-based incentive.

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two in-office days per week, increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change).
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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About EDC:

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC?

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

Team & Job Overview

The Data Platform Management (DPM) team owns and operates EDC’s enterprise data platforms assuring they are secure, reliable, and ready to scale. We enable teams across Enterprise Data Operations & Technology and the business to access and use data with confidence, while continuously improving how our platforms are governed and run. This role intentionally blends data architecture thinking with hands‑on data platform administration, ensuring that platform solutions are both well‑architected and reliably operated.

Reporting to the Manager - Data Management Platforms, the Senior Data Platform Administrator plays a critical role in shaping the technical direction of EDC’s data ecosystem while also ensuring day‑to‑day operational excellence, security, performance, and cost optimization across cloud-based data platforms.

This role is ideal for a senior practitioner who is equally comfortable setting architectural direction, governing standards, and getting hands‑on to build, operate, and improve platforms at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Administration & Operations

· Design, build, configure, and operate cloud‑based data and analytics platforms supporting BI, advanced analytics, data engineering, and AI/ML workloads.

· Lead platform lifecycle management activities, including onboarding, upgrades, scaling, decommissioning, and continuous improvement.

· Develop and enforce platform usage, governance, and operational standards, balancing flexibility with control.

· Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance management to ensure platform reliability and resilience.

· Diagnose and resolve complex platform incidents, performance issues, and service disruptions.

· Collate and analyze tactical and operational information to diagnose underlying platform and service issues and define effective technical solutions.

Governance, Security & Compliance

· Ensure platforms comply with security, privacy, and data governance policies, remediating vulnerabilities within defined SLAs.

· Approve and contribute to database and platform specifications, ensuring data integrity and adherence to standards.

· Work closely with data governance and risk partners to ensure solutions meet regulatory, audit, and compliance expectations.

Strategic Enablement & Continuous Improvement

· Develop and maintain platform and technology roadmaps aligned to EDC’s data strategy and evolving business needs.

· Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and services through proof of technology to validate value, feasibility, and fit.

· Minimize technical debt by driving modernization and rationalization of legacy data platforms.

· Define and track platform performance, cost, reliability, and adoption metrics, contributing to service scorecards.

Data Architecture & Solution Design

· Define, maintain, and evolve data and analytics reference architectures, standards, design patterns, and guiding principles.

· Design end‑to‑end data solution architectures, including data flows, integrations, and platform services.

· Conduct targeted data exploration and analysis to identify architectural, operational, and performance trends supporting decision‑making.

· Partner with cloud, security, integration, and solution architects to ensure cohesive enterprise design outcomes.

Collaboration, Enablement & Leadership

· Advise, mentor, and coach data engineers, architects, and platform administrators on standards, best practices, and design approaches.

· Collaborate with product owners and delivery teams to plan, prioritize, and execute platform backlogs using Agile practices.

· Contribute to knowledge management by documenting architectures, operational runbooks, standards, and lessons learned.

· Provide technical leadership and clear communication to business and technology stakeholders.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

· 7+ years’ experience in senior or influencing roles across data architecture or platform administration.

· 5+ years’ experience designing and operating enterprise data and analytics platforms supporting BI, analytics, and data management capabilities (e.g., data integration, MDM, data catalog, AI).

· 3+ years’ experience using ServiceNow ITSM or similar service management tools.

· Experience with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Request).

· Demonstrated experience with cloud/on prem data platforms and services (e.g., Purview, Profisee MDM).

· Hands‑on experience with DevOps / DataOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.

· Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban).

Assets

· Experience with cloud/on prem data platforms and services (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Profisee MDM, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Denodo, Spark) or similar.

· Knowledge of DAMA‑DMBOK, DataOps, or analytics operating models.

· Experience optimizing cloud cost, performance, and scalability.

· Nice to have: Bilingualism in English and French

Eligibility:

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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