Data Engineer

About us

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.

VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Your opportunity

As a Data Engineer within the Research Analytics team of the Office of the Vice President, Research & Innovation, you will play a crucial role in advancing the university's data strategy. Reporting to the Manager, Research Analytics, you will design and develop robust data pipelines, data marts, and reporting solutions. Your work will ensure efficient data integration and enhance the university’s ability to leverage data-driven insights, directly contributing to the success of research and innovation initiatives across the institution.

Your responsibilities will include

• Reconciling business requirements with information architecture needs for highly complex system integration.
• Analyzing and optimizing database software.
• Designing, testing, and modifying programming code.
• Developing and maintaining quality control procedures.
• Analyzing, recommending, and designing highly complex software architectures.
• Leading and planning IT projects, including scheduling, milestones, and deliverables.
• Analyzing, recommending, and designing technical solutions for highly complex IT problems.
• Serving as a technical resource and providing job‑related guidance to colleagues and end‑users.
• Documenting business requirements, technical solutions, and system specifications.
• Advising on feasibility, cost, and implementation strategies for IT solutions.

Essential Qualifications

Assets (Nonessential)

To be successful in this role you will be

Closing Date : 01 / 06 / 2026, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : USW Pay Band 16 $103,367. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $132,188. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter : Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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