Research Data Engineer

IWK Health Centre; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, optimize data infrastructure, and support data-driven projects. This full-time temporary role in Halifax offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment committed to inclusivity. The ideal candidate has a relevant undergraduate degree, strong analytical skills, and experience with SQL, Python, and data management tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with SSIS, SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Azure DevOps.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines (batch or real-time).
• Support data infrastructure maintenance and optimization.
• Develop ETL processes for data manipulation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Undergraduate degree in health, informatics, computer science, engineering, business, or sciences

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Management, or Business/Commerce

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SSIS

Azure DevOps

Power BI

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.
Company :IWK Health

Req ID:
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Department/Program:
Family Health,
Research Services
Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time, long-term assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year
x 1 position(s)

Start Date: July 2025
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $40.4645 - $49.1205/hour
Closing Date: June 26, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a respected academic health sciences centre serving over two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. With approximately 4000 staff, physicians, volunteers, and learners, we offer training, mentorship, and a collaborative environment in modern facilities or remotely. We are committed to promoting an anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive environment, acknowledging the diverse communities we serve and the Indigenous territories we operate within.

The Opportunity

Researchers within IWK Health’s Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) in collaboration with IM/IT Business Intelligence are recruiting a Data Engineer. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, and supporting data-driven projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines (batch or real-time)
• Support data infrastructure maintenance and optimization for data extraction, transformation, and loading
• Develop ETL processes for data manipulation from multiple sources
• Automate workflows like data ingestion and ETL processing
• Prepare raw data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse for stakeholders
• Support deployment of machine learning models in production
• Build, maintain, and deploy data assets on cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, privacy, security, and compliance
• Monitor data system performance and implement optimizations

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour shifts. Position based in Halifax (remote or hybrid).

Your Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or certification in health, informatics, computer science, engineering, business, or sciences
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with SSIS, SQL, Python, R, or similar tools
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, SharePoint; willingness to learn new technologies

Assets:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Management, or Business/Commerce
• Experience in healthcare settings
• Project management skills; PMP certification is a plus
• Experience with clinical data and categorization
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or similar certifications
• Experience with integrating on-premises databases with Power BI

Please ensure your resume is current and comprehensive.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Note: We contact only shortlisted applicants. Accommodations are available upon request during assessments. If you are an employee, apply through the internal careers page.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees. Successful applicants should clarify benefits and seniority details prior to acceptance.

Employment is contingent upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply via the internal careers page to be recognized as an internal applicant.