Manager, Data Engineering

Our Story & Purpose :

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members :

As the Data Engineering Manager, you will lead the design, development, and operations of the enterprise data platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality data capabilities that drive business insights and innovation. This role oversees a team of data engineers responsible for building robust data pipelines, optimizing data architecture, and implementing best practices in data governance, automation, and performance. By partnering closely with business and technology teams, the Data Engineering Manager ensures data assets are effectively leveraged to support strategic priorities and enhance member experience.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office. Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How You'll Make an Impact :

• Defining the data engineering roadmap and partnering with business, analytics, and technology teams to translate needs into scalable solutions
• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure data platforms
• Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering strong engineering practices and continuous learning
• Establishing best practices for data quality, governance, and operational excellence
• Overseeing project delivery, ensuring prioritization, resource alignment, and timely execution

What You’ll Bring to the Team :

Hands-on experience with modern data platforms such as : Cloud : Azure (Preferred), AWS, or GCP

Big data : Databricks (Preferred), Spark, Snowflake, Synapse, BigQuery

Orchestration : Airflow, Azure Data Factory, dbt

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are :

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive :

Vancity Talent Programs :

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.