
Data Operations Specialist
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$81,500 - CA$95,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Maintain and optimize enterprise data storage systems including various Azure & AWS storage services, SharePoint, OneDrive, Dataverse, Microsoft Graph-connected services, and storage in SaaS applications.
- Prepare and manage unstructured data (e.g., PDFs, Word documents, RFPs) for AI use cases such as Copilot and generative models.
- Assist in implementing and monitoring data governance policies and system-level access controls.
- Contribute to the design and upkeep of secure data zones for AI tools, data reporting, and analytics.
- Support the organization and maintenance of metadata, vector databases, data warehouses, and lakehouses.
- Collaborate with data owners to manage permissions and ensure proper access across teams.
- Help integrate external data sources (e.g., AWS, third-party APIs) into Microsoft’s AI ecosystem.
- Collaborate with Security, Solutions, and Infrastructure teams to identify and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and procedures.
Requirements
- Post secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in data operations, cloud services, or enterprise data management.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft cloud platforms and data governance principles.
- Experience working with unstructured data and metadata management.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their data requirements.
- Exposure to vector databases and semantic search technologies (preferred).
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools (preferred).
- Basic knowledge of external cloud platforms like AWS or GCP (preferred).
Benefits
- Safety Always. Our number one core value.
- Mental, emotional, and physical well-being support.
- Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training.
- Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data storage systemsAzureAWSSharePointOneDriveDataversedata governancemetadata managementvector databasesAI/ML concepts
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skills
Certifications
post secondary education in Information Technologypost secondary education in Computer Science