Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> University Systems

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

9 December 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$83,094.00 - $108,088.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG13

Start Date

1/5/2026

End Date

1/5/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Computers, Software, Information Technology

About this Opportunity

The University Systems Development Team is looking for a talented Senior Data & AI Engineer to join a diverse team working on a wide variety of applications that support cutting edge research, teaching excellence and administration for UVic students, faculty and staff. This opportunity is with the Administrative Applications & Reporting team. This team is responsible for custom software development, data engineering, AI engineering, data governance, business intelligence, and reporting. This position will take a lead role in projects and be responsible for developing new capabililities with AI, gathering requirements and coordinating changes with clients, documenting technical specifications, designing interfaces, designing infrastructure, developing software to specification, delegating tasks to programmers, and ensuring products are delivered to specification on time and under budget.

Our preferred candidate should have:

• Experience with AI Engineering using Microsoft Azure / Fabric, including Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, and Copilot Studio.
• Experience with Data Engineering using Microsoft Fabric, Oracle, Azure / Microsoft SQL Server, and Power BI.
• Experience with Business Intelligence dashboard and report development using Power BI.
• Experience with Software Architecture, and User Experience design.
• Experience with Accessible Design using a minimum of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA.
• Excellent knowledge of Database Development including: Relational database design, SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL, Azure / Microsoft SQL Server, and T-SQL.
• Excellent knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Fabric and the Power Apps platform.
• Excellent knowledge of Data Governance principles.
• Excellent knowledge of JSON, XML, and REST services.
• Familiarity with Jasper Reports.
• Familiarity with Software Development using Javascript, CSS, and HTML.

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $83,094- $91,625 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $108,088 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Additionally, UVic compensation is competitive with

• Annual salary increases; 3% progression increases up to the salary job rate, and 2% performance increases from the job rate to the ceiling of the salary range, plus annual economic increases
• Great work-life balance with 7 hour days, 35 hour work weeks, and generous vacation time; 22 days to start, increasing to 25 days for regular employees, and 15 days for term employees, plus an additional annual holiday closure between Christmas and New Years
• Leaves; maternity, parental, adoption, personnel, sick*
• Flexibility in arranging work schedules

UVic also contributes to you and your family's health and wellbeing through its comprehensive medical, dental* and pension* benefits, employee and family assistance program, athletic facility membership*, transit passes* and on-site child care.

The following sample compensation picture for a single individual whose salary is at the midpoint of the posted salary range provides insight into the total compensation UVic offers regular employees*.

• Some eligibility criteria apply for term positions

If you would like additional information about the position, University Systems, or UVic please contact: Chris Clausen, Manager, Development Services (cclausen@uvic.ca).

Job Summary

Mandate:
The Senior Data & AI Engineer provides senior technical leadership within UVic Online, supporting the analysis, design, development, maintenance, and support of enterprise information systems at the University of Victoria. This role is essential for implementing and improving core administrative, academic, data, and AI systems, ensuring these systems meet the university’s strategic goals and operational needs.

Objectives:

• Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise information systems.
• Ensure systems are reliable, secure, accessible, and meet the evolving needs of the university community.
• Provide expert consultation and training to technical and non-technical staff.
• Support the university’s mission by enabling advanced technology solutions.

Exceptional/unusual working conditions:
Work is primarily on campus; may require occasional off-campus or remote work. Must navigate complex, evolving technology and information security/privacy issues.

Job Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline plus several years of experience in the development and maintenance of complex and integrated data systems in a large enterprise environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Expert knowledge of:
  • Modern programming languages and frameworks
  • Software testing procedures and frameworks
  • Modern technical architectures and configuration
  • Supporting and maintaining enterprise scale software
  • Data Lakes, Data Warehouse, Databases, and Data Engineering methodology
  • Data Science, Large Language Models, and other AI technologies
• Familiarity with project management processes
• Familiarity with Data Governance principles

Areas of specialization may require additional expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Data Engineering, e.g. Data Management, API Integration, ETLs, Robotic Process Automation
• Data Science, e.g. Agentic AI Agents, Machine Learning models, Data Analysis, Report Design)
• Data Governance, e.g. Data Inventory Management, Data Quality Management, User Documentation
• Web Content Development, e.g. Content Management System Design, Sharepoint Site Design
• Front End Web Development, e.g. Content Management Systems, Sharepoint, Application Front End Development)
• Enterprise Application Development and Support, e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Student Information Systems, Custom Application Development
• Identity access management, e.g. Identity Management Platforms

Competency requirements include:

• Ability to be an enthusiastic and resourceful team member, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) in order to interact effectively with colleagues, staff and vendors in a client-oriented environment
• Ability to successfully contribute to complex projects: developing project work plans; monitoring and directing the activities of a project team
• Willingness and ability to acquire new computing and other related skills independently
• Ability to successfully lead, mentor, coach, and train both technical and non-technical staff
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Ability to write coherent technical and user documentation
• Ability to work in an effective and organized manner in a complex environment
• Ability to provide technical leadership for complex software projects and creating technical design specifications
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Assets include:

• Familiarity with higher education business processes

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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