Senior Data Engineering Specialist - C$59.2 - C$65.8 An Hour

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion StatementThe Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code‑protected ground.Number of Available positions:Vacancies: one (1)Reporting to the Supervisor, GIS and Data Analytics, the Senior Data Engineering Specialist will play a leadership role in expanding, supporting, and sustaining the Region's Data and Analytics program. The incumbent will ensure that the Region's spatial (GIS) and tabular data assets and data systems are well positioned to support advanced analytics, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The Senior Data Engineer provides both technical and architectural leadership and is responsible for developing standards, processes, and policies that guide the expansion and maturity of the Region's enterprise Data and Analytics program.The incumbent will:Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise data and analytics platforms, including spatial (Esri GIS) and non spatial data systems (MS Fabric)Design and manage the Region's data architecture, data warehouses, data lakes, and data integration solutions along with developing and implementing standards, and frameworks defining how data is stored, integrated, secured, and accessed across the organizationLead and support the design and implementation of modern data engineering solutions, including ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data pipelinesCollaborate closely with Database Administrators, GIS teams, application teams, and business stakeholders to ensure data solutions meet enterprise and departmental needsDevelop and recommend policies, standards, and best practices related to data management, data quality, data governance, and analytics platformsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and technical staff involved in data and analytics initiativesSupport and participate in cross departmental projects related to data analytics, GIS, research, and data sharing initiativesAssess emerging data, analytics, and AI technologies and recommend solutions aligned with Regional strategies and prioritiesContribute to project planning, solution design, documentation, and implementation activities, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and sustainableThe successful applicant will possess:A degree in Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong practical knowledge of municipal GIS and Data Analytics environmentsBroad IT knowledge, including enterprise databases such as SQL Server and Oracle, networking principles, server security, system backups, and enterprise application environmentsIn depth understanding of data engineering, data modeling, data integration, and data architecture principlesExperience with modern analytics platforms, including data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, data mesh and analytics platforms such as MS FabricKnowledge of GIS fundamentals, geomatics principles, and enterprise GIS systems such as EsriExperience supporting or leading complex, multi stakeholder technical projectsStrong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skillsDemonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to provide leadership and mentorship in a highly technical environmentProven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplinesA focus on consensus‑building, and shared decision‑making, where possible, as well as working collaboratively with diverse groupsCUPE 1764 Salary Grade 10This position is with Salary Grade 10 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:Start: $59.18 - Six Month: $62.46 - Job: $65.75Conditions of Employment All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.#J-18808-Ljbffr