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Manager, Data Engineering

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Vancity
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineer, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 the Data Engineering Manager, you will lead the design, development, and operations of the enterprise data platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality data capabilities that drive business insights and innovation. This role oversees a team of data engineers responsible for building robust data pipelines, optimizing data architecture, and implementing best practices in data governance, automation, and performance. By partnering closely with business and technology teams, the Data Engineering Manager ensures data assets are effectively leveraged to support strategic priorities and enhance member experience.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office. 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:

  • Defining the data engineering roadmap and partnering with business, analytics, and technology teams to translate needs into scalable solutions
  • Leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure data platforms
  • Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering strong engineering practices and continuous learning
  • Establishing best practices for data quality, governance, and operational excellence
  • Overseeing project delivery, ensuring prioritization, resource alignment, and timely execution
  • What You’ll Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)
  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or Business Administration (MBA) considered an asset
  • Hands-on experience with modern data platforms such as:
    Cloud: Azure (Preferred), AWS, or GCP Big data: Databricks (Preferred), Spark, Snowflake, Synapse, Big Query Orchestration: Airflow, Azure Data Factory, dbt
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, Java)
  • Experience managing batch and streaming data pipelines
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and version control tools (Git, Jenkins)
  • Additional certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) or data technologies (Snowflake, Spark) are highly valued
  • 8–12+ years of experience in data or software engineering
  • 3–5+ years of leadership or people-management experience (preferably leading data engineering teams)
  • Strong background in data architecture and data modeling (dimensional, data vault, lakehouse patterns)
  • Ongoing professional development in leadership, project management, or data governance is an advantage
  • You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

  • A Strategic Leader:
    Able to guide data engineering teams, define technical vision, and align data solutions with business objectives
  • Technically Fluent:
    Deep expertise in modern data platforms, cloud architectures, and scalable pipeline design
  • Collaborative & Communicative:
    Strong at managing stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
  • 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.

    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…

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