Data Solutions Engineer

Dexterra; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry impact

Safety culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Data Solutions Engineer to design, build, and support data-centric solutions that connect business needs with technical delivery. You will work with architects, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver reliable integrations, reporting, applications, and automations.

The role involves building Power BI reports, data models, and leveraging Microsoft Power Platform to enable data-driven decisions across Canadian and US operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in data integration, reporting, business systems, or solution development.
• Experience with data integration, ETL, APIs, Power BI reporting, data modelling, data mapping, and data analysis.
• Understanding of relational, cloud, and application data platforms such as Azure SQL, SQL Server, Dataverse, and Azure Storage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar enterprise data platforms, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Understanding of software development, agile delivery, data security, privacy, access control, and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and requirements-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Design, build, and support data integrations using APIs, flat files, and automation.
• Structure, validate, and reconcile data to support reporting and decisions.
• Design and enhance Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models.
• Develop solutions using Power Platform and other enterprise tools.
• Test, deploy, and manage changes with version control and security standards.
• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate analysis while validating outputs.
• Document solutions and support procedures for ongoing improvement.

Skills

Data integration

ETL

APIs

Power BI reporting

Data modelling

Data mapping

Data analysis

Ownership

Communication

Requirements gathering

Education

Post-secondary education in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Azure SQL

SQL Server

Dataverse

Power Platform

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Storage

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group (TSX: DXT)is a leading provider of support services and infrastructure support solutions across Canada and the United States. Through our diverse businesses, we deliver facilities management, food services, remote workforce accommodations, forestry services, and other operational solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

For more than 80 years, Dexterra has supported clients across a wide range of industries and environments, from commercial and institutional facilities to remote worksites and natural resource operations. We are committed to delivering exceptional service while creating meaningful opportunities for our people, clients, and communities.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE ROLE

Turn complex data into practical solutions that make a measurable difference to how the business operates and makes decisions.

As a Data Solutions Engineer, you will design, build, and support data‑centric solutions that connect business needs with technical delivery. You will work with architects, business stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to deliver reliable integrations, reporting, applications, and automations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, improve processes, and translate business needs into effective solutions.
• Design, build, and support data integrations using APIs, flat files, automation tools, and enterprise platforms.
• Structure, validate, and reconcile data to support reporting, analytics, operational decisions, and reliable downstream processes.
• Design, build, and enhance Power BI reports, dashboards, and supporting data models.
• Develop and maintain solutions, applications, and automations using enterprise and low‑code platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform.
• Test, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage solution changes using established version control, release, security, and delivery standards.
• Use AI‑assisted tools responsibly to accelerate analysis, development, and documentation while validating and testing generated output.
• Document solutions and support procedures to enable ongoing support, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Post-secondary educationin information systems, computer science, data analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in data integration, reporting, business systems, or solution development.
• Experience with data integration, ETL, APIs, Power BI reporting, data modelling, data mapping, and data analysis.
• Understanding of relational, cloud, and application data platforms such as Azure SQL, SQL Server, Dataverse, and Azure Storage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar enterprise data platforms, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Understanding of software development, agile delivery, data security, privacy, access control, and responsible use of AI‑assisted development tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and requirements‑gathering skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership, manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winningsafetyculture.
• Supportiveteamenvironment with room to grow together.

Dexterra Groupis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.