Data Engineer

Halifax, NS

Reference # JG-NCP-9946



Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) on their search for a Data Engineer to join their team.



The NSPR is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing pharmacy professionals across Nova Scotia, ensuring safe, ethical, and high quality care for the public. NSPR's Research and Engagement team relies on strong data infrastructure and rigorous analysis to guide strategic, evidence-based decisions across all organizational functions, including registration, quality assurance, professional conduct, and policy..



Position Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Research and Engagement, the Data Engineer will act as the critical bridge between raw operational data and the strategic, evidence-based decisions that guide NSPR. The role combines Salesforce architecture with data engineering and quantitative research methods, transforming raw administrative data into statistically sound, meaningful insights.



Responsibilities:

• Build, automate, and maintain ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, and Databricks, integrating data from source systems including Salesforce and Qualtrics
• Establish and oversee Master Data Management (MDM) protocols to ensure data consistency and accuracy
• Manage NSPR's cloud data warehouse within the Department of Health and Wellness' Health Cloud
• Provide day-to-day Salesforce administration, including field mapping, configuration changes, and report generation, partnering with external developers on larger platform builds
• Design, build, and maintain complex Salesforce reports and dashboards across multiple standard and custom objects
• Design scalable data models and define KPIs to support regular reporting
• Translate complex datasets into clear, visually compelling insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Execute annual reporting in alignment with the Regulated Health Professions Act and Canadian Institutes for Health Information requirements
• Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to generate research briefs
• Maintain strict adherence to data governance, privacy, and security standards

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or business insights
• Demonstrated experience as a Data Engineer, BI Developer, or Quantitative Data Analyst
• Strong grasp of BI principles, Master Data Management, data modeling, and quantitative research design
• Exceptional ability to translate data into insights that drive business action
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a high degree of integrity

Assets:

• Experience working in regulation, healthcare, or a related field
• Understanding of the Salesforce ecosystem, including Salesforce certifications
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks
• Hands-on coding experience with Python and advanced Excel
• Formal training or working knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, biostatistics, or experimental design
• Experience supporting or contributing to a data governance review or framework

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Jamie Grant, Partner, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or Nick Leadbetter, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca .

Applications are encouraged from racialized, Black, African Nova Scotian, and Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers to Canada, and People with Disabilities. The NSPR is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Nick know.

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