ENGINEER – DATA

Peel Regional Police; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Canada is seeking an ambitious Engineer – Data to develop innovative data architecture and enhance database solutions within its Analytics Bureau. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, with at least five years of experience in data science and ETL processes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary range of $71,653 to $120,727, reflecting experience levels. Apply to contribute to impactful analytics for public safety and community service.

Benefits

Health/Dental and Life Insurance

OMERS Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-site learning/training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in data science analyzing Big Data.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of data warehousing and SQL Server.
• Azure Data Engineer certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational data architecture for organizational data flows.
• Collaborate with Data Governance to maintain accurate data.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for transformation and distribution.

Skills

Data Science

ETL processes

Azure Data Factory

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Data Warehousing

Interpersonal Skills

SQL Server

Computer Applications

Education

University Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

ENGINEER – DATA

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time | Department: Peel Regional Police – Analytics Bureau | Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated professional with experience in developing data architecture for data flows and developing new ways to increase usable data in business processes. Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

As Engineer – Data within our Analytics Bureau Department, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and evolving new data architecture and databases, leveraging innovative techniques to automate and improve data across the organization for business and police analytics.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develops a foundational data architecture for data flows by integrating data across the organization and developing new and innovative data structures.
• Develops ways to increase the usability of data through changes in business process and/or data cleansing techniques.
• Collaborates with the Data Governance committee to recommend ways to ensure Peel Regional police has and maintains accurate data.
• Connects data sources through complex ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) process automation to facilitate business and police analytics.
• Develops and maintains data pipelines for the ingestion, transformation, and distribution of data leveraging both on premise and cloud services.
• Collaborates with data scientists and analysts to design and implement data models for analytical workloads.
• Designs and implements scalable and secure data storage solutions in the cloud, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility.
• Researches new data sets and develops ways to leverage the data fragments and incorporate them into new or existing data architectures.
• Supports the translation of business requirements for data acquisition/ manipulation and provides detailed specifications to end users; deals with the database users on a daily basis to ensure that problems are dealt with promptly and that appropriate fixes are made to resolve any problems.
• Explores new innovative techniques used in Data Science and Big Data.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, lets talk about you.

You are someone with:

• A University Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Azure Data Engineer certification is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in data science analyzing Big Data and developing ETL processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using Azure ADF and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of related computer applications pertinent to the function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network software.
• Knowledge of Niche and CAD databases preferred.
• Knowledge of law enforcement preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data warehousing, data model design and SQL Server.
• Database administration.
• Demonstrated oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, research methodology and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

What we offer:

The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $71,653.00.00 – $120,727.00 per annum. Peel Regional Police offers a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($98,996.00-$120,727.00) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire.

Peel Regional Police is committed to providing resources and development opportunities for continual growth of staff. This includes (but is not limited to) providing internal opportunities, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-site learning/training programs and providing any required equipment to support the safe and effective delivery of services.

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From wellness protection for you and your family, to state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we’ve got you covered.

About us:

Peel Regional Police is the second-largest municipal police service in Ontario and the third largest in Canada, serving more than 1.5 million residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 2,400 police officers and over 1,000 civilian employees, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities and supporting the health and well-being of all members. Recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative, and inclusive police services in the country, Peel Regional Police remains committed to its vision: A Safer Community Together.

The next step is yours!

Qualified persons should apply online at www.peelpolice.ca, referencing JobID#500668 by Sunday December 21, 2025 @ 11:59 PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.