Data Solutions Engineer

Why Meridian? 

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are. 

Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.  

Find our story here: About Meridian

The role:  *Please note - this is a 12-month contract opportunity*

We are seeking a motivated and eager Data Solutions Engineer to support our team of data engineers, data modelers, and data analytics product developers. The ideal candidate will assist in implementing data solutions and services, learn from technical experts, contribute to team projects, and participate in cross-functional discussions. This entry-level role requires a foundation in technical skills, a willingness to grow, and an analytical mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Support and Contribution: Assist the data solutions team in achieving project goals and delivering quality results. Provide input and learn from leadership.
• Strategic Assistance: Help implement the strategic vision for data solutions and services, ensuring they align with company objectives. Contribute to building the roadmap for data solutions across Meridian.
• Personal Development: Receive coaching and mentoring to support your professional growth and build your skill sets.
• Cross-Functional Participation: Support the data solutions team in cross-functional committees and working groups to help integrate data initiatives.
• Technical Support: Assist with the implementation and use of data technologies and platforms. Help assess future investments in data services and management technologies. Collaborate with internal partners, external vendors, and industry peers to understand needs and supporting technologies.
• Enablement: Help design and develop self-serve, resilient, and scalable data solutions, products, data quality tools, and data insights products under team guidance.
• Automation and Product Support: Work with analytics leaders from across the organization to assist in building automated and production-grade analytics solutions, including web applications, automated dashboards, ML Ops, and Data Ops processes.
• Problem Solving: Apply problem-solving skills to tackle data challenges and contribute to innovative solutions.
• Communication: Communicate with stakeholders to share updates on project progress, challenges, and successes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Foundational Knowledge: Understand core data analytics concepts (data collection, processing, visualization), familiarity with tools like SQL, Python, Power BI, basic grasp of data management (quality, governance, security), awareness of automation (ML Ops, Data Ops), and how data solutions support business goals.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in beginner-to-intermediate data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel), ability to assist in developing dashboards and reports, and basic skills in supporting data solution development and automation processes.
• Analytical Skills: Apply problem-solving to address straightforward data challenges, derive basic insights from data, and ensure accuracy in data handling and solution development.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Effectively communicate project updates and collaborate with team members, stakeholders, internal partners, vendors, and analytics leaders across the organization.
• Learning and Adaptability Abilities: Quickly learn new tools and processes, adapt to feedback for skill improvement, work collaboratively in team settings, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with attention to detail.

Salary Range: CAD $85,000– $95,000 annually

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Office Location:  Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
• You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
• This is not your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve.  Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life. 

Find our story here: About Meridian

Experience the Difference!

Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

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