The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. CBoC undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Database Developer to join our dynamic Information Technology team. In this key role, you will be responsible for managing all enterprise SQL databases, agents, and jobs used across various departments for functions including big data, reporting, sales, marketing, and client-facing economic forecasts and data products. You will support innovation and technology transformation initiatives for both new and existing projects, transitioning from on-premise systems to Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, the Dataverse (CRM and Business Central), and other modern data platforms. This includes future data migrations and ongoing process improvements.

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and analytical, with a growth mindset. You possess strong data engineering skills that support database administration, automation of data integrations, and maintenance of ETL processes between applications. You have a passion for technology and continuous learning, and you excel at troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and support our on-premise Microsoft SQL databases for sales, marketing and research data.

  • Manage existing SQL Agent jobs, SSIS integration packages and stored procedures
  • Conduct performance tuning of SQL queries for automated job primarily backup and mirroring.
  • Support website database replica for Power BI and SQL reporting used by internal users.
  • Assist in setup and ongoing maintenance of big data environment for our research team.

• Design and manage end-to-end solutions for both current and future state data systems.

  • Setup, configure and manage Microsoft Fabric for enterprise use and data governance.
  • Create ETL between on prem databases and the Dataverse for CRM, ERP and Microsoft SaaS.
  • Develop a technology data model and schema to support new systems
  • Propose path forward for Cloud based database setup from MS SQL to Azure.
  • Automate database processes, tasks, and procedures using SQL, Azure and power automate.

• Setup role-based access to safeguard the security and integrity of databases and applications.

• Prepare monthly report on database utilization, capacity usage and actionable recommendations.

• Manage tracking sheet of all database issues, status and how we plan to mitigate. Develop technical workplans for roadmap project assignments.

• Collaborate with business units to collect application and database requirements for new applications

• Conduct Proof of Concepts for new database technology and provide recommendations to the Director, IT.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality and professional values

About You

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree – Bachelor of Science, Computing /Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in database management and data engineering.
• SQL Expertise: Strong knowledge of efficient data extraction from legacy systems (e.g., SQL Server, e-data) and cloud databases for Azure Cloud. Write queries for reporting dashboards; develop stored procedures to perform business processes, automate tasks using jobs and agents.
• ETL Tools (SQL SSIS): Seamless data movement from transactional systems to the data warehouse. Build SSIS packages to extract data from ERP systems and load into Azure Fabric for analytics.
• Data Modeling & Design: Normalize and optimize schemas for scalability and performance. Design star schemas for BI reporting; refactor legacy schemas to reduce redundancy.
• Cloud Data Services (Azure Cloud): Support hybrid cloud architecture, migrate on-prem SQL databases to Azure Cloud where feasible; configure backups and proactive monitoring.
• Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Notebooks): Automate maintenance tasks and enable advanced analytics. Create PowerShell scripts for nightly backups; use Python for data validation scripts.
• Soft Skills (Communication, Mentoring): Ability to communicate effectively through MS Teams, Email and SP collaboration tools. This includes being responsive, reaching out when assistance is required, seeking feedback in alignment with growth mindset.
• Availability to work outside of regular hours/occasional weekends is required

Nice to Haves:

• Azure DevOps or Git for tracking changes to database objects and scripts, managing stored procedures and schema changes

• Experience working with CD/CI pipelines, AI/ML, security tools and frameworks.

• Microsoft and ITIL Certification

• Bilingualism in English and French

Benefits

At CBoC, we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada with a budget to set up your home office.

• A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success through our Recognition programs.

• Healthcare benefits from Day One to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including a $2,500 benefit for Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychotherapist services

• Work/Life Balance: In addition to 20 days annual vacation, we close between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, observe 13 holidays per year and offer Friday afternoon closures.

• A modern, defined benefit (DB) pension plan: We care about your future and offer a pension plan with a 5% match from Day One

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP): We understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging and EFAP supports you and your family during difficult times.

• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan

At the Conference Board of Canada, we are more than an organization – we are a collective of thinkers, analysts, and problem solvers. part of our remote workforce, you will play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of Canada’s economic landscape. Your expertise can lead the way in understanding and anticipating the nation’s economic trends. If you’re ready to make an impact where insights meet innovation, we want to hear from you.

The hiring zone for this position is $80,793 - $95,050 annually for candidates from any Canadian province or territory. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, specific skillsets, as well as market and business considerations. The full compensation band for this position ranges from $80,793 - $109,308. The recruiter can share more information about compensation for the position during the hiring process. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBoC. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.

We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email cbocjobs@conferenceboard.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.