Data Engineer (People & Culture) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Data Engineer (People & Culture) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-04-10 11:59 PM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your role

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic People Analytics team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our new cloud data warehouse solution using Microsoft Fabric. By enabling seamless data integration and supporting advanced analytics, you will play a pivotal part in empowering our organization to make data-driven workforce decisions.

This is a contract position for a period of 1 year.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and store data in Microsoft Fabric.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions.

• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency by implementing rigorous validation and governance standards.

• Optimize the performance and efficiency of the cloud data warehouse for analytics and reporting purposes.

• Develop and implement security protocols to safeguard sensitive HR and workforce data.

• Assist in the migration of existing data assets to Microsoft Fabric, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and infrastructure issues as they arise.

• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and updates related to Data Warehousing.

What we’re looking for?

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric (or experience with similar cloud data warehouse platforms such as Azure Synapse or Snowflake).

• Advanced SQL skills and hands-on experience with ETL frameworks and tools.

• Solid understanding of data modeling, architecture, and integration techniques.

• Experience working with HR or people-related data is a strong plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Bilingual: French and English is an asset.

If you’re passionate about shaping data solutions that drive business impact and want to work on a cutting-edge cloud platform, we’d love to hear from you!

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time