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About the Role

As Director, Data Engineering within our Global Technology & Data Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Colliers' enterprise data engineering strategy across a complex multi-cloud environment. You will lead the design, delivery, and operation of scalable data platforms and services that enable business transformation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision making across North America and globally. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise to help drive Colliers' next-generation data ecosystem, modernize our enterprise data platforms, and position the organization for continued innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise data engineering strategy: Direct and scale a high-performing team of managers and data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Drive modern data platform delivery: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale data platforms, including microservices architectures, data mesh and data fabric capabilities, AI/ML pipelines, Agentic AI and GenAI workflows, document extraction services, and business intelligence solutions.
Champion technology roadmap and innovation: Partner with Enterprise Architecture, product leaders, vendors, and technology stakeholders to define and execute the long-term data engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with regional and global business objectives.
Establish operational excellence and DataOps practices: Define and enforce standards for DataOps, SDLC, CI/CD, data governance, security, documentation, code quality, and AI-enabled delivery methodologies to ensure scalable and reliable platform operations.
Ensure platform reliability and service excellence: Oversee the operational health, performance, and support of critical North American and global data products, driving incident management, platform availability, and adherence to enterprise service level agreements (SLAs).

Requirements

Degree and/or diploma in: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8-10 years of progressive experience, preferably in: data engineering, data platform, cloud engineering, enterprise data architecture, or related technology leadership roles, including experience managing managers and technical professionals.
Proven experience in cloud-based data architecture and engineering: Deep expertise designing and scaling enterprise data platforms using Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Run, and Apigee.
Strong proficiency in modern engineering practices and tools: Experience with Kubernetes, particularly GKE, microservices architecture, enterprise APIs, serverless computing, infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD frameworks.
Strategic understanding of BI, analytics, and artificial intelligence: Knowledge of semantic data models, Looker, Power BI, machine learning pipelines, and AI-driven solutions that accelerate engineering delivery and operational excellence.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills: Ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional teams, translate technical strategy into measurable business outcomes, and build a strong culture of accountability and collaboration.
Commercial real estate industry experience: Considered an asset.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Skills

BigQuery
Cloud Storage
Dataproc
Cloud Data Fusion
Cloud Run
Apigee
Kubernetes
GKE
Microservices architecture
Enterprise APIs
Serverless computing
Infrastructure-as-code
Terraform
Azure DevOps
CI/CD frameworks
Semantic data models
Looker
Power BI
Machine learning pipelines
AI-driven solutions

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

8-10 years of progressive experience
Experience managing managers and technical professionals

Education Level

Degree and/or diploma in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

Competitive benefits & compensation
Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
Industry-leading training and development programs

About the Company

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent.
We’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.
Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community.

Equal Opportunity

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.