Advisor, Data engineering

Desjardins Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance with telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimburse.

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Data Engineering Advisor to help design and implement data collection systems and pipelines across diverse initiatives in Montreal. You will integrate data from multiple sources, transform it to business-ready structures, and maintain scalable platforms aligned with client needs.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Action oriented with business insight and customer focus.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Build and design data collection systems and platforms for a variety of initiatives.
• Develop data pipelines, and integrate, transform and consolidate data from different systems in structures that fit the context.
• Implement, monitor, maintain and improve a wide range of systems that meet business needs.
• Use various scripting languages and tools for storing and producing complex sets of data.
• Develop algorithms, prototypes and proofs of concept within complex projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems based on trends and behaviours, and recommend ways to enhance data management services.
• Prepare and deliver training for peers and users.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Business insight

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

ETL tools

Job description

As a data engineering advisor, you help develop solutions for collecting, integrating, consolidating, cleaning, storing and transparently mining data. You help develop, maintain, support and run computer applications and data pipelines, while ensuring the functional analysis, IT design, coding, fine-tuning and documentation of programs. You assist dedicated clients with various development initiatives that involve scaling data mining solutions and designing platforms that are adapted to business needs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work.You use your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of the line of business to help solve complex business problems related to data collection and storage platform scalability. You analyze client and partner needs and help develop execution strategies and action plans taking into account the specifics of IT design for data management systems. You serve as a data management system resource person for various stakeholders. You interact with different stakeholders working in other fields to understand needs and ensure the solutions are aligned with the business objectives.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Build and design data collection systems and platforms for a variety of initiatives
• Develop data pipelines, and integrate, transform and consolidate data from different systems in structures that are adapted to the context
• Implement, monitor, maintain and improve a wide range of systems that meet business needs
• Use various script languages and tools for storing and producing complex sets of data
• Develop algorithms, prototypes and proofs of concept within complex projects
• Identify opportunities to improve systems based on trends and behaviours, and recommend ways to enhance data management services
• Help develop procedures and document IT solutions
• Prepare and deliver training for peers and users

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of four years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion.

We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

Trade Union (If applicable)

Unposting Date 2026-10-21

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We’re the choice for over 52,000 employees and we’re named one of Canada’s top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.