Devops jobs in Canada

Application deadline: August 1st, 2025

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. #LI-Hybrid

Position: Associate Data Engineer

Employment Type:Permanent

Compensation Details :

• Data Engineer 15 : Salaries typically range from $63,894 to $85,194 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week. (subject to change)
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, or Laval.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

About EDC:

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC?

• Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team – Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive success.
• Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment – Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount.
• Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets – Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key regions around the world.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers – Join a company that is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and work-life balance.
• Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package:
  • Flexible benefits – Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more. Plus, we offer additional Flex credits to tailor your plan even further.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan – Secure your future with our generous matching program that helps you save for retirement.
  • Competitive vacation program – Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs – Stay healthy and happy with access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
  • Professional Development – Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.

Team Overview:

• The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences. Digital & Technology Solutions has set out to achieve the following objectives for EDC:
  • Define, execute, and sustain the integrated technology target state, target data model and technology operations required to enable EDC’s 2030 business transformation.
  • Establish and manage the rolling 3 Year Digital Roadmap that sequences the technology outcomes required to achieve the technology target state and facilitate its execution across all domains in the organization.
  • Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring EDC has access to the digital technology tools it needs to stay relevant in the market and grow Canadian global trade.
  • Lead and ensure integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations to create excellent customer, user, and employee experiences.
• The Data Engineering Services team is seeking an individual that has experience in delivering, implementing, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve the best results for EDC against its Data & Analytics strategy.
• The Data Engineer will be responsible for delivering data through data pipelines on EDC’s data platform to meet our stakeholder’s needs. This role will be joining the team that is responsible for building out the Data Engineering practice at EDC using the latest in modern data platform technologies.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, modify, deploy, and support data centric applications to meet user requirements.
• Create technical documentation to support the Design, Development, Deployment and operate the data centric application.
• Monitor, identify, and correct complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software.
• Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
• Produce necessary technical documentation to support the design, development, implementation and support of any data centric application.
• Research and suggest technical developments to improve quality of the software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Maintain road map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
• Design distribution of basic database/platform resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database/platform applications for optimum performance.
• Provide information and comments on suitability during approval process for database/platform specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
• Responsible for ensuring the proposed design, optimally addresses access and query patterns; data consumption and adheres to internal architecture standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders and build relationships.
• Refine data requirements to meet various data and analytics initiatives and data consumption requirements.
• Support data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for product/service improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in IT systems development or related experience.
• Knowledge of IT systems development principles and practices.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in designing and building data pipelines using Azure Databricks Engineering concepts and best practices.
• Experience working with cloud data platform technologies: Azure Data Lake Store, API, Azure Function Apps, Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Synapse and Azure EventHub, Unity catalog .
• Programming experience in Spark using languages such as Scala, Java and/or Python.

What will make you stand out:

• Proven experience with design, build and implementation of batch and real-time data pipelines. Driven by automated repeatable delivery of data that aligns to enterprise data governance standards.
• Experienced collaborator working with various stakeholders across the business, data scientists and IT.
• Experience working with modern data processing technology stacks: Spark, Hive.
• Experience working with streaming data architecture and technologies for real-time: Spark Streaming, Kafka, Event Hub.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational database technologies: SQL Server, Synapse Oracle, Cassandra, MongoDB, CosmosDB, HBase.
• Experience working with source code and configuration management environments such as Azure DevOps, Git, Maven, Nexus.
• Understanding of agile development methods including core values, guiding principles, and key agile practices.
• Understanding of the theory and application of Continuous Integration/Delivery.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

Eligibility:

• Eligibility: EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here https://www.edc.ca

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment team at accessibility@edc.ca .