Data Engineer - Urgent

We are searching for an experienced Data Engineer to join our incredible team at Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver, BC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Data Engineer is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, persuasion and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Data Engineer at Vancouver Coastal Health today!

Come work as a Data Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Director and operating within the context of a client service culture to provide organizational leadership with respect to information management and analysis, quality measurement and evaluation and utilization strategies, the Data Engineer identifies, develops, implements and maintains an innovative response to the quality, utilization and other information needs of Vancouver Coastal Health. Responsibilities include consultation services, detailed analysis of information including confidential data files; user needs assessment and requirements surveys; integrated report design; development of appropriate database structures and development of dashboards, key performance indicators and balanced scorecards.

 

As a Data Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Develop and establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development, validation and implementation
• Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional team members to identify, develop, implement and maintain innovative solutions for the information needs of Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Apply experience in data modelling, data warehousing, building data pipelines, and excellent problem solving ability to tackle processing of high volumes of clinical data

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or equivalent industry/certification experience
• Three (3) years experience in Information, Utilization Management and Quality Management.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge using cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g. Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, etc.)
• Preferred knowledge of Azure or other cloud infrastructure services
• Demonstrated experience building and optimizing data pipelines (ETL) using SSIS, Azure Data Factory
• Preferred experience with Azure DevOps
• Preferred proficiency coding in Python, Scala, R, Java
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of database design and report design at the intermediate to advanced level.
• Knowledge of healthcare databases an asset.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

 

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

 

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Please note: The duration of this temporary position is until approximately May 2024. Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting. Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process . Refer to the site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.*** Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Job Title:	Data Engineer
Work Site:	520 W 6th, Vancouver
Status: Start Date: Hours:	Temporary Full Time As soon as possible 0800-1600 Days off: Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays
Salary:	$34.68 - $49.86 per hour
Reference#:	177677-cmc

Benefits of working as a Data Engineer in Vancouver, BC:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package