Job Description

Our Story & Purpose:

We're Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We've made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we're actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.



As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country's Top Employers. If you're ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a

Data Engineer

, you will design and develop scalable data solutions, build efficient data pipelines, and ensure high-quality data integrations to support strategic business initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Vancity's Data Platform. We're looking for a technology-savvy, results-driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about data innovation.



This is a

full-time, permanent

role based at the

Vancity head office

and will report directly to the

Manager, Data Engineering

. Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Designing and building efficient and reliable data pipelines, cleansing and normalizing diverse datasets for analytics Troubleshooting and resolving problems in data services that support business and application systems, providing solutions to proactively prevent issues Creating and managing knowledge bases, access controls, deployment pipeline architecture and infrastructure related to the Data Platform Driving transformation by continuously automating existing processes, optimizing for efficiency and data quality, and redesigning infrastructure for greater scalability Representing the team as a subject matter expert for strategic projects and contributing to end-to-end data architecture solutions

What You'll Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline 3+ years of industry experience in Data Engineering or related field handling data processing and transformation of disparate datasets Experience with big data and analytics programming languages such as Python, R, Spark in Databricks Experience with batch and real-time processing frameworks (EventHub, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, etc.) Strong ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and EventHub Exposure to DevSecOps practices and security-first principles Understanding of data storage, mapping, modeling, and real-time data handling

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

Customer-centric

- You anticipate and respond to evolving internal customer needs

Results-oriented

- You deliver solutions that meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations

Technology-savvy

- You embrace new tools and approaches to enhance data capabilities

Curious and innovative

- You seek opportunities to improve processes and drive transformation

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You'll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $101,200 to $125,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you're joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

Living Wage Employer

: We're the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada's Top Employers

Customizable Benefits

: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs

Generous Vacation

: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time

Extra Stat Holidays

: In addition to BC's 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness

Immediate Health Coverage

: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from

Defined Benefit Pension

: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.



At Vancity we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.



We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We're here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.

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Education

Required* Post Secondary Education/Diploma or better in Related Discipline