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Data Architect

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Halifax

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Architect to lead the data architecture discipline within a transformative organization. This role involves managing enterprise data models, ensuring data quality, and integrating data solutions to support strategic goals. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to define architecture principles and standards while overseeing the development of data marts and BI solutions. Join a team that values innovation and diversity, contributing to a safer workplace for all Nova Scotians while driving impactful data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Data Warehouse/BI solution architectures.
  • Expertise in Data Modelling, Data Integration, and Data Quality.

Responsibilities

  • Manage data architecture discipline and enterprise data models.
  • Oversee BI Solution Architecture and lead data-related projects.

Skills

Data Architecture
Data Modelling
Data Integration
Data Quality
Business Intelligence (BI)
Problem Solving
Data Security

Education

University degree in Computer Science
Degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Information Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About WCB Nova Scotia

On behalf of WCB Nova Scotia, Venor is recruiting for a Data Architect.

By working to keep Nova Scotians safe, healthy, and on the job, and supporting them when their lives are impacted by workplace injury, WCB Nova Scotia is contributing to a safer, stronger province. We provide workplace injury insurance to approximately 19,500 employers and 335,000 workers across the province. Our vision is a Nova Scotia safe and secure from workplace injury.

WCB Nova Scotia is consistently recognized as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia, and has also been recognized nationally as a Top 100 Employer and as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

It’s an exciting time to work for the WCB as we undergo a significant business transformation and continue to evolve our service to better meet the needs of those we serve.

Reporting to the Director, Architecture, Cybersecurity and Data Management, the Data Architect manages the data architecture discipline and is responsible for preparing and managing enterprise data models. The role provides support to the business and Information Technology Services by analyzing and problem-solving data-related topics including data modelling & design, data integration, master data management, metadata management, data relationships, data quality, data transformation, and data replication in addition to data security/privacy.

The Data Architect is responsible for the development of data architecture and design practices including standards, guidelines and procedures, implementing and promoting these within the organization while adhering to published standards and guidelines for data management.

They oversee the WCB’s BI Solution Architecture and lead the advancement of the WCB’s BI Solution Architecture as tools and technologies evolve.

The role reinforces the requirement that the information resources of the organization are managed as enterprise assets; as well as providing valuable insights and contributing to the strategic direction of information management for the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCBNS).

Expected Results/Outputs

The Data Architect manages the processes and standards for defining and interpreting WCBNS’ enterprise data assets and its structure to support the organization’s data-related goals and objectives, ensuring the corporate value of data is maximized through sharing across diverse program areas.

The Data Architect provides expertise in data architecture and design concepts and practices with a scope that includes leading the development of enterprise data models including conceptual and logical data models, and reviewing and approving new and revised physical data models prepared within WCBNS either through delivery projects or system enhancements. This role also ensures the effective storage and maintenance of the data models and definitions (e.g. a metadata repository) and makes recommendations relating to the performance and efficiency of that data storage.

The Data Architect leads the architecture and design of data marts to meet the reporting and analytics requirements of the WCB’s Business Intelligence (BI) team. This individual needs to be experienced with soliciting and translating BI requirements into data warehouse/data mart designs that minimize the BI effort to provision and manipulate (join, derive, aggregate, etc.) data to fulfill these requirements, allowing the BI team to spend less time generating reports and more time providing insights to the business.

The Data Architect manages the WCB’s BI Solution Architecture, ensuring that the development of new data flows/transformations, data marts, data lakes, dashboards and reports are aligned with the BI Solution Architecture standards and design principles. The role also leads the advancement of the WCB’s BI Solution Architecture as tools and technologies evolve.

Work Group Competencies, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate brings expertise in defining Data Architecture views and aligning them with data and technical architectures to support strategic goals. This includes defining architecture principles, standards, and blueprints (current, interim, and target states) and preparing application frameworks, integration models, and application portfolio assessments through collaboration with business stakeholders.

The Data Architect demonstrates knowledge across enterprise application, data, technical, and business architecture best practices, including evolving trends such as Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Business Intelligence (BI), Data Management, Web/Portal solutions, Security Frameworks, and Software as a Service (SaaS). With experience applying security best practices to application design, the Data Architect leverages innovation to drive results.

Required Qualifications

  • A university degree in computer science or related field, such as mathematics, engineering or information management.

AND

  • A minimum of 7 years related experience, with a minimum of 5 years experience in progressively responsible positions defining Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence solution architectures including:
  • Data Warehouse / Data Mart design, development and best practices for:
    • Dimensional Data Modelling and Fact Table Design (Conceptual and Logical),
    • Aggregations and derivations,
    • Metadata documentation,
    • Reference data management.
  • Data definition and naming standards;
  • Data mapping requirements;
  • Review and validation of physical database designs;
  • Definition of Data Warehouse development and testing environments (non-production environments), and test plans;
  • Integration with BI Reporting tools (preferably Power BI) and predictive analytics tools.

The following certifications/experience are considered assets:

  • Data Management based certification such as CDMP;
  • Architecture-based certification such as TOGAF or IASA or other similar certification.

WCB offers a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates can send their resume to Steph MacIntosh via steph@venor.ca. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, including a criminal record check and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the WCB.

Venor and WCB embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. Visit their website at www.wcb.ns.ca. WCB champions safety and promotes a diverse and respectful workplace. They are a scent and allergy-reduced environment.

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