Product Owner, Data

Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited . We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. 

With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Job Description

The Product Owner, Data is responsible for building and evolving our enterprise cloud-hosted data warehouse to power analytics, business intelligence, activation and AI. This role blends product ownership with hands on data engineering, ensuring our data platform is scalable, trusted, and aligned with business priorities.

Responsabilities:

Product Ownership

• Lead the roadmap and for the enterprise data platform, with Snowflake as the core technology
• Manage the data platform backlog, balancing strategic initiatives with operational needs
• Translate business needs into technical requirements
• Partner with business leaders to identify high‑value data opportunities that support Analytics, BI, and AI use cases
• Define and track KPIs for platform adoption, data quality, performance, and business impact

Data Engineering & Platform Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformations using Snowflake, SQL, and modern ELT/ETL tools
• Develop and optimize Snowflake objects (warehouses, schemas, tables, views, tasks, streams)
• Implement data quality, observability, and monitoring frameworks
• Collaborate with BI developers, data scientists, and analysts to ensure data models support reporting and machine learning needs
• Integrate data from internal systems, third‑party sources, and cloud platforms
• Ensure platform performance, cost optimization, and security alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, or advanced analytics.
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar role (or demonstrated strong product mindset).
• Experience in retail, e‑commerce, or multi‑banner environments is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Excellent command of SQL and strong expertise with Snowflake (data modeling, performance optimization, pipeline development).
• Knowledge of cloud environments, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with ELT/ETL tools (e.g., dbt, Fivetran, Informatica, Git/GitHub), orchestration and monitoring tools (e.g., Airflow), and data visualization platforms (e.g., MicroStrategy, Power BI, Tableau) is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio, Jira and Confluence preferred
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and risk management.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions delivered iteratively and with added value.

Softs skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured, results-oriented, and value-driven approach.
• Analytical mindset and ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

Language

• Bilingualism (French/ English) is an asset for internal and external collaboration and for effective use of tools and platforms.

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility* : Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First : Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off* : Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts* : Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards* : Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities* : Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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