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Manager, Information Services - Data Engineering

Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5

Req ID:  46336
Jobs by Category:  Health
Job Function:  Health Solutions
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

Description

 

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together


As the Health Data Office team within TELUS Health our mission is to responsibly leverage health data for innovation, unlocking vast potential with AI, data enablement, and interoperability. Our focus: delivering high-value health analytics, advancing the forefront of health technology for a healthier world.


Our Data Engineering team is seeking a motivated technical leader to join us as Manager-Information Services. As a Manager, you will lead a diverse team of highly collaborative and skilled Data Engineers, Full Stack Developers, DBAs, Cloud Engineers, Healthcare Professionals & last but not least AI/ML Engineers. With your strong background in data engineering you will lead complex data engineering projects for TELUS Health that entails designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and systems that support our healthcare data initiatives.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex data pipelines and systems that support our healthcare data initiatives
  • Manage a team of data engineers, data analysts, and data scientists to ensure project success
  • Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and manage project risks
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ensure data quality, privacy, and security requirements are met
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and healthcare, and share knowledge with the team
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, and mentor team members to help them grow and develop

 

 

Qualifications

 

What you bring

 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
  • Strong project management skills with experience managing complex data engineering projects, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and managing project risks
  • Strong Development skills in either Java, Python or Microsoft programming languages 
  • 7+ years of Database experience (SQL, Data Modelling) in Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
  • Some experience in data engineering, with a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining complex data pipelines and systems
  • Some experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Flink, Airflow and Kafka
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Passionate about learning and keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and healthcare

 

Great-to-have

 

  • Experience working in the healthcare industry, with in-depth knowledge of healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR, and experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare data sources
  • PMP certification

 

Advanced knowledge of English is required, because you will, most of the time, interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.), interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.), as part of this position's main responsibilities, given its national scope.
Salary Range:  $110,000-$166,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  20%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.  

Disclaimer:  In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS.  Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

6,300
Pharmacies using our pharmacy solutions

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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