Manager, Data Engineer

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.

Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka.   Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines.  An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.  

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices. 

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaXS-oxdU5U&feature=player_embedded  

ABOUT THE TECH TEAM

Our global Tech team operates in an agile manner within a dynamic product organization. Immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will play a direct role in shaping the path of our cutting-edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to enhance efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Become part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of global technology advancements.

THE PRODUCT(S) YOU WILL WORK ON / THE  TEAM YOU WILL WORK WITH

The discussion about the Product/Team will take place as part of the Onboarding phase.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU

The Manager, Data Engineer interprets data requirements for a specific data/tech product & drives the design, development & implementation of relevant data models based on both external/internal assets. They develop & maintain required enablers and platforms in data lake environment, securing data accessibility & integrity throughout all relevant processes

• Engage with key stakeholders to identify data requirements for a specific data/tech product
• Design, build & maintain systems that capture, collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information, securing quality & integrity (implementation of specific software for appropriate data management...)
• Develop mechanisms to ingest, analyze, validate, normalize and clean data, supporting key user needs (standardization, customization...), build interfaces & retention models which requires synthesizing or anonymizing
• Implement & maintain relevant procedures to secure data accessibility & quality (on new data sources uncovered by data scientists...)
• Secure effective integration of built models/systems within PR environment, connecting with relevant architects/engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives (including maintenance...)
• Support data teams at key steps, sharing relevant insights/expertise (advice on data sourcing and preparation to data scientists, on data analytics & visualization concepts, methods & techniques...)
• Provide data engineering best practices & bring forward new ways of thinking around data to improve business outcomes
• Work independently as a Data Engineer, leveraging past experiences to solve complex scenarios and develop new standards
• Participate in transversal data engineering initiatives through Chapter Time(Common assets, standards, ways of working, market intelligence, cross-product/family initiatives...) with consensus, and continuously develop their own skills based on industry trends/enterprise needs

YOUR TEAM

• Reporting Line (direct/indirect) : Reports to Data Engineering Chapter Lead, working in a matrix organization
• Key internal stakeholders : Squad Members (Data or GES, including Data Scientists/Analysts, Data Architect…), BI Analysts, Data Governance Team etc.
• Key external stakeholders : Data Engineering Supplier, External Data Providers for product scopes

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

• Scope : Global
• Travel  : Very Limited

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

The extent of knowledge and expertise will be discussed  within the People Engagement Process and throughout the Onboarding phase.

Knowledge of the function – Strong

Knowledge of other business areas (when relevant) – Intermediaire

Knowledge of the competitors / Market (when relevant) – Intermediaire

Functional Skills

• Core On-Cloud Data Engineering skills, including data extracting & storage, data transform & load...
• Data tools: Azure, SQL, Snowflake, Python, DBT, Lakehouse Architecture, Databricks, ADF, LogicApp, API Mgmt. and Azure Functions for serverless applications
• Project management & support : JIRA projects & service desk, Confluence, SharepointMastery of data governance, architecture & security principles
• Background in software engineering/development (scripting & querying...)Knowledge of innovative technologies such as RPA, MAL is a plus
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to talk with both technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Agile ways of working (collaboration, CD/CI)

Past Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Sciences
• 3-5 Years of experience as Data Engineer
• Experience in an FMCG/CPG company is a strong plus
• Experience working in Squad as data engineers in Agile environment

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.    

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices.  Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com.  For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

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