Data Architect, Enterprise Data Management

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021. 

The Work

The Data Architect, Enterprise Data Management will be responsible for modernizing EQB’s Data and Data Platform Architecture. They will transform the data and data platform architecture by developing principles, policies, standards and patterns. They will liaise with various development groups, business groups and customers to ensure adherence to critical data architectural principles. In addition, the incumbent will be accountable for ensuring the integrity of data, allowing for effective, accurate and timely generation of all enterprise reports. 

The Core Responsibilities!

• Strategy and Planning (20%)
• Lead key data architecture and design decisions in support of the data platform and pipelines modernization. 
• Provide inputs and help refine EQB’s Data Roadmap. 
• Develop and recommend novel and innovative approaches to solve business and technical problems in the data and analytics domain.
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• Building of Data Models and Supporting Data Operations (35%) 
• Participate in Joint Application Development sessions with business units to gather and understand their data and reporting requirements.
• Design and update data models for initiatives.
• Document models and create technical documents that can be leveraged by various teams. 
• Create ERD, DFDs and other data modelling diagrams as required.
• Work closely with the Enterprise Data Governance team to help implement data governance policies.
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•  Enhancing EQB’s Data Platform Architecture (35%) 
• Incorporate cloud-based technologies into EQB’s Data Platform Architecture.
• Develop repository of best practices for various data platform components based on EQB’s current and future needs.
• Assist in the definition of platform architecture approach, standards, and component designs.
• Continuously assess leading data technologies and provide guidance on incorporating them within EQB’s data platform.




• Support and Maintenance of Enterprise Data Warehouse (10%) 
• Support existing Enterprise Data Warehouse objects.
• Provide data related technical support for downstream applications.
• Responsible for enhancing/creating documents for existing Enterprise Data Warehouse objects.

Let's Talk About You!

• Post-Secondary education, preferably in the areas of Technology or Commerce/Business Administration.
• At least 10+ years of experience in designing, architecting and implementing large scale data processing/data storage/data distribution systems.
• Experience in creating scalable data models supporting a wide variety of end user audience (Visual Analysts, BI Developers, and Data Scientists etc.).
• Experience in integrating multiple sources into a centralized data platform or Enterprise Data Warehouse.
• Experience in working with traditional structured row store data, semi-structured and dynamic schemas such as XML, JSON. 
• Experience with BI tools and their data needs (i.e. Power BI, Tableau as examples).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus 

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. 

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!