Data Engineer

General Bank of Canada (GBC) is a Schedule 1 Chartered bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Our journey began in the 1950s with an entrepreneurial spark that has grown into one of Canada's fastest-growing small banks delivering innovative financing solutions across automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.

At GBC, our core values of Trust, Discipline, People-Centric Approaches, and Innovation drive every decision we make. We leverage our nimble structure to pioneer forward-thinking banking solutions in the digital era. Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, we're dedicated not only to transforming banking but also to making a real impact in the communities we serve. Since 1969, our ongoing partnership with United Way has fueled volunteer initiatives, fundraising, and community programs that truly change lives. When you join our team, you're contributing to a future where innovation and community go hand in hand. We love it here and know you will too!

The Opportunity

General Bank of Canada is looking for a permanent, full time Data Engineer to join the organization as a key contributor with the Bank's Data, Technology & Innovation team. Consistent with the growth trajectory of the Bank, this is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to contribute to building the Bank of the future with considerable potential for learning, growth, and advancement.

Reporting to the Director, Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics, the Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines, ELT/ETL processes, and business intelligence solutions that enable efficient data access, reporting, and analytics within the enterprise data and reporting environments. This role will take a hands-on approach to developing semantic layers, interactive dashboards, and analytical models, ensuring data is well-structured, accurate, and accessible for decision-making. The Data Engineer will also play a key role in data integration, transformation, and automation, supporting both operational reporting and advanced analytics. Additionally, the role will work closely with business partners to gather requirements, develop technical solutions, and validate reporting accuracy, while continuously improving data processes and analytics capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Data Engineering & Pipeline Development: Develop and implement scalable, CI/CD-enabled data pipelines and solutions, optimizing for efficiency, scalability, and data integrity. Utilize appropriate tools (ex: SQL, Python, Snowflake) and cloud platforms (ex: Azure, AWS, GCP) to extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources, ensuring quality and consistency. Build reusable queries and datasets, supporting self-service reporting, advanced analysis, and ML model deployment within the enterprise data environment. Solid understanding of cloud data streaming architectures and patterns.
• Data Visualization & Advanced Analytics: Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (ex: Power BI) to provide actionable insights. Automate reporting processes and refine visualizations in collaboration with business teams. Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights, supporting data-driven decision-making. Work with data scientists to transition machine learning models from development to production, automate and maintain feature stores for reusable ML features, and optimize storage, compute, and infrastructure costs for ML workflows.
• Data Governance & Modeling: Contribute to data governance frameworks and data models to ensure compliance, quality, and consistency across the organization. Support data validation, reconciliation, and adherence to quality standards. Monitor key business metrics, flag anomalies, and assist in identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand analytical needs, translate them into data solutions, and present findings in a clear and actionable manner. Partner with business and IT business partners to ensure seamless data integration, leveraging agile practices for timely and effective solution delivery.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, analytics, and visualization to enhance reporting efficiency and analytical capabilities. Optimize system performance and drive continuous improvements to ensure scalability for future growth.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, business, statistics, economics, finance, or technology is required. Demonstrated experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or a related field, with hands-on experience in data integration, transformation, and pipeline development.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, Power BI, and ELT/ETL tools for data extraction, transformation, modeling, and reporting. Experience working with cloud-based data environments and modern data platforms is preferred. Experience with cloud-based data streaming architectures is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (ex: AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) or data engineering are advantageous.

Workplace Model: In-office

Location: Preference will be given to candidates located within or willing to relocate to Edmonton, AB.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $114,605.80 to $171,908.70

Posting Deadline: Posted until Filled

What General Bank Brings to the Table

We proudly offer a competitive compensation package including salary and benefits. Our benefits include extended health, dental, vision, and extensive mental health coverage as well as a multi-faceted employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts. As an employee, you can also expect to experience:

• Group retirement savings program with matched employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work and life harmony.
• Collaborative work environment where your voice and opinion are valued.
• Employee perks for various products and services discounts.
• Beautiful downtown office location with an onsite gym and the best rooftop patio in Edmonton.
• Events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Tuition and professional development support.
• Welcoming teams that celebrate diversity and focus on inclusion.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply directly through our Careers portal generalbank.ca/careers. If you need additional support, please reach out to HR@generalbank.ca. While all applications are appreciated, candidates selected for consideration will be contacted directly.

General Bank of Canada is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering an environment where all employees are welcome and supported. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and customers. Accessibility is important to the Bank and if you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.