Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled

Data Modeler

to design, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational data solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping how data is structured, accessed, and maintained across the organization.


Your primary responsibility will be to build scalable and efficient data models that align with business requirements, utilizing both traditional relational modeling techniques and modern data architecture practices.

What will you do?

Design and develop

relational

,

dimensional

, and

NoSQL data models

for enterprise-wide applications and analytics. Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and software developers to translate business requirements into optimal data structures. Define and enforce data modeling standards and naming conventions. Create and maintain

conceptual

,

logical

, and

physical data models

. Ensure data models are optimized for performance, scalability, and security. Evaluate and integrate

modern data modeling tools

and frameworks. Participate in data governance initiatives, including data lineage, data cataloging, and metadata management. Support database administrators and data engineers in implementing and maintaining physical databases based on models. Review and optimize existing data models for evolving business and technical needs.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Proven experience as a

Data Modeller

or

Data Architect

, ideally in a mid-to-large scale enterprise environment. Deep knowledge of

relational database design

and

normalization/denormalization

techniques. Proficiency in

SQL

and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle. Experience designing data models for

data warehouses

,

data lakes

, and

analytics platforms

. Strong understanding of

dimensional modeling

(e.g., star schema, snowflake schema). Familiarity with

data modeling tools

, such as: +

Erwin Data Modeler

+

IBM InfoSphere Data Architect

+

SAP PowerDesigner

+

dbt (data build tool)

for modern data stack modeling
+

SQLDBM

+

Lucidchart

or

Draw.io

(for lightweight modeling and collaboration)
Knowledge of

cloud-based data platforms

, such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Azure Synapse Analytics. Understanding of

metadata management

and

data governance

best practices. Ability to communicate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have:

Experience with

data modeling in agile environments

. Familiarity with

Data Vault 2.0

,

anchor modeling

, or other modern modeling techniques. Exposure to

NoSQL

data models (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Hands-on experience with

CI/CD pipelines

for data infrastructure. Certification in data modeling or cloud data services (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Data Analytics, Google Cloud).

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Database Structures, Data Modeling, Data Movement, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Information Capture, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-09-19

Application Deadline:

2025-10-04

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I

nclusion

and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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