COMPETITION NUMBER: 1695
CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2026 @11:59 PM MDT

Enrolment &Communications

The Data Engineer ensures that data is efficiently acquired, integrated, stored, and prepared for analytics, reporting, and operational use. By developing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and applying governance and security standards, the role provides the foundation upon which business intelligence, decision making, and strategic planning depend. The Data Engineer directly supports organizational objectives by enabling timely insights, improving data reliability, and ensuring that data assets can be used safely, ethically, and effectively.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Design, implement, and maintain complex data engineering solutions for acquiring, preparing, and structuring data.
• Develop and manage scalable data pipelines integrating data across systems, applications, and organizations.
• Monitor, assess, and remediate data quality across complex data domains.
• Plan and deliver data engineering solutions that balance functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., scalability, performance).
• Ensure compliance with data standards, architectures, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage data storage, modeling, transformation, and optimization for analytics, machine learning, and applications.
• Lead data integration, cleansing, migration, and conversion for new platforms and initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to influence data strategy and maximize value from data assets.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with relational database technologies (e.g., MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, or similar platforms).
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• 3+ years of experience applying data architecture and data modeling concepts (e.g., star schema, snowflake, normalization, conceptual/logical/physical models).
• 2+ years of experience designing and maintaining enterprise-level data warehousing solutions and/or large-scale data integration workflows.
• Experience with metadata management, data quality frameworks, and data governance practices is considered an asset.
• Preferred experience in educational, government, or broader public-sector environments.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring experience in:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases and ETL/ELT process design, development, and maintenance
• 3+ years of experience in data architecture and modeling (e.g., star schema, normalization, conceptual/logical/physical models)
• 2+ years of experience with enterprise data warehousing and large-scale data integration solutions
• Experience with data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks; public-sector experience is an asset

SALARY: $3,147 - $3932 bi-weekly, reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a temporary cover-off position for 1 year.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.