Director, Data Engineering

Colliers International • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Partnering closely with data leadership, enterprise architecture, and technology stakeholders, 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.

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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial real estate industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and scale a high-performing team of managers and data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Collaborative culture: 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.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 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.
• Global network: 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. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director