Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA
Data Management Specialist
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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
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What you will do
Are you passionate about data and eager to help drive business success? Join our Data Management team which is responsible to provide lifecycle management of centrally managed data and information to support the Bank’s business functions.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of maintaining the integrity and availability of both collected and derived data. You will be responsible for executing time-sensitive data tasks that ensure continuity and smooth data operations. Your strong analytical skills will be key as you dive deep into complex datasets, interpreting them to meet business requirements and solve operational challenges.
You will also collaborate closely with teams across the organization, using your technical expertise to identify ways to improve processes, enhance reliability, and create innovative solutions. You will help streamline data flows and maximize the value of our data assets, all while supporting key client needs and driving business efficiency.
In addition, you will:
- contribute to the development, deployment, operationalization and monitoring of new data pipelines, as well as improvements to existing ones
- ensure data accessibility and protection by applying and maintaining established standards
- troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
- assist with data onboarding activities
- plan and conduct testing activities for user acceptance, sanity and regression test types
- provide guidance and support in the build and maintenance of metadata
- perform other related tasks to support evolution and drive change
What you need to succeed
- solid technical knowledge of :
- data management principles and best practices
- on-premise and cloud technologies, databases, and systems
- programming languages such as Python and SQL
- strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- excellent communication skills
- outstanding organizational and time management skills
- ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Your education and experience
The position requires a relevant college diploma or university degree in business administration, statistics, mathematics, computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.
What you need to know
- Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
- There will be no relocation assistance provided
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.
- Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $72,070 to $84,788 (job grade 14)
- The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
- Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
- Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
- Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.