Research Data Engineer

IWK Health; Halifax; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health seeks a Data Engineer for their Halifax office to design and maintain data infrastructure. The role involves creating and optimizing data pipelines and collaborating with various teams to enhance data utilization across projects. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and have experience with relevant tools like SQL and Python.

Qualifications

• Experience with SSIS, SQL, Python, or similar tools is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, and adapt to complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines.
• Develop ETL processes for data extraction and manipulation from multiple sources.
• Ensure data accuracy, privacy, and compliance through quality control.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

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

Tools

SSIS

SQL

Python

R

MS Office

Azure DevOps

SharePoint

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 205415

Department/Program: Family Health, Research Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-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 is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We prioritize training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, and celebrate successes. Our work environment includes modern facilities and virtual options, aligned with our values, and access to benefits and wellness programs.

We promote an anti-racist environment and call out discrimination in our work and care. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, we acknowledge the long history of Indigenous and diverse communities in Nova Scotia, including African Nova Scotian communities, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to build a safe, supportive space of equity and belonging, encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The Opportunity

Researchers within IWK Health 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 and infrastructure, providing hands-on experience with data-driven projects and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines in production environments.
• Support maintenance and optimization of data infrastructure for accurate data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Develop ETL processes for data extraction and manipulation from multiple sources.
• Automate workflows like data ingestion, aggregation, and ETL processing.
• Prepare raw data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with analysts and leaders to support deployment of machine learning models.
• Build, maintain, and deploy data assets on cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
• Ensure data accuracy, privacy, security, and compliance through quality control.
• 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

Applicants should meet these requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or certification in health, informatics, computer science, engineering, business/commerce, or sciences.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good communication, flexibility, problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, adapt to complex environments, and work in loosely structured settings.
• Experience with SSIS, SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and 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 an asset.
• Experience with clinical data and data categorization.
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer or Fabric certifications.
• Experience integrating on-premises databases with Power BI for reporting.

Please ensure your resume is current and includes relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Thank you for your interest. We will contact only selected applicants for interviews or assessments. If invited, you may request accommodations during the process.

This is a Management/Non Union position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation policies before accepting offers involving union changes.

Employment offers are conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page.