VP, Data, Automation, Architect

1 day ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada Goose Full time
Job Title: VP, Data, Automation, Architect

At Canada Goose, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP, Data, Automation, Architect to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in shaping our data architecture and driving innovation in AI and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with internal departments to define the strategic data architecture vision and roadmap.
  • Establish guidelines, controls, and processes to make data available for developing scalable data-driven solutions.
  • Enforce data ingestion, integration, and access patterns to support both real-time and batch-based consumer data needs.
  • Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access.
  • Plan and oversee data migration processes when transitioning to new data systems and platforms.
  • Drive continuous data transformation to minimize technical debt.
  • Display strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern data architecture principles and technology modernization.
  • Define and lead technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of new data technology solutions.
  • Create comprehensive documentation for design, and processes to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
  • Conduct architectural reviews to ensure the solution addresses customer pain points, business, and technical requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive communications to convey data architectural direction and how it aligns with Enterprise Strategy.
  • Establish and maintain strong data management capabilities, including developing and maintaining accurate data lineage for critical data.
  • Implement Data governance.
  • Work in conjunction with data consumers and domain stakeholders to support data quality rules, standards, and thresholds.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to data management.
  • Actively track regulatory changes and anticipating the impact these will have on the Domain's data governance and reporting.
  • Set Technical Standards and Best Practices: Research and recommend technical standards, ensuring the architecture aligns with overall technology and product strategy.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with external and internal stakeholders, including Business Teams and Product Managers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 12 years with progressive experience in a senior data management role, Data Architecture and Data Engineering experience, including team leadership.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across business functions for enterprise adoption and change management.
  • Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong understanding of data risk, data governance and data as a product.
  • Experience leading technical teams at the intersection of governance, automation, and model development, preferably in a global setting.
  • Experience with data privacy laws and regulations, and the ability to operationalize from policy to process and procedures.
  • Knowledge deidentified / test data creation and management, with a focus on data security and privacy.
  • Proven expertise in designing data platforms for large-scale data and diverse data architectures, including warehouses, lakehouses, and integrated data stores.
  • Experience with data security (including PHI and PII), as well as data privacy regulations (CCPA and GDPR).
  • Proficient in addressing data-related challenges through analytical problem-solving and aligning data architecture with organizational business goals and objectives.
  • Exposure to analytics techniques using ML and AI to assist data scientists and analysts in deriving insights from data.
  • Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Engineer with hands-on experience in designing and implementing data solutions on Azure Data Lake and AWS.
  • Strong understanding of cloud services and data architecture principles.
  • Proficiency in data integration and ETL concepts and practical experience with cloud technologies.
  • Knowledge of data storage and processing technologies in Azure, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Lake Analytics, and Azure Synapse Analytics and legacy SQL Data Warehouse.
  • Experience with data transformation and data preparation tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of data security and compliance practices in the Azure cloud environment.
  • Familiarity with data cataloging and metadata management tools and practices.
  • Azure certifications related to data and analytics (, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus.
  • Strong experience in data architecture and design, knowledge and expertise with GenAI related technologies: Foundation models/GPT, LLM/SLM, vector databases, AI Search/vector search, Langsmith, prompt engineering.
  • Expertise with modern data architecture and platforms, experience with a variety of database technologies, including relational databases (, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL), NoSQL databases (, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Cassandra), and cloud-based database services (, Azure SQL Database, Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon RDS).
  • Manage multiple data integration/ETL patterns: batch, streaming, API/microservices.
  • Understanding of implementation of architecture using Azure data technology stack.
  • Hands-on experience with data integration tools (, ADF, Synapse, DataBricks) and ETL development.
  • Proficiency in designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to represent organizational data assets and facilitate efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
  • Experience with modern cloud and reporting tooling (AWS, GCP, Azure, PowerBI, Looker, Domo, etc.).

What's in it for you?

  • A company built on Canadian roots and heritage.
  • Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program.
  • Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs.
  • Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards.
  • Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about.
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues.
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow.

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us

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