Aecon Group Inc.
North American construction and infrastructure development company delivering civil, transport, nuclear, utility and industrial projects.
Manage and optimize data storage, governance, and AI-ready data pipelines.
16 hours ago
$81,500 - $95,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,427 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Property Development
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Nuclear
Civil
Industrial
Urban Transportation
Utility
Electrical Transmission and Distribution
Renewables
Pipeline Distribution
Role
Description
cloud storage
data governance
secure zones
metadata management
external integration
backup recovery
What is the Opportunity? The Data Operations Specialist will support and enhance the data infrastructure that powers our enterprise AI solutions. This intermediate‑level role is ideal for candidates with hands‑on experience in data systems and a strong interest in enabling AI technologies through secure, scalable, and well‑governed data environments.
- Maintain and optimize enterprise data storage systems across Azure, AWS, SharePoint, OneDrive, Dataverse, Microsoft Graph services, and SaaS applications.
- Prepare and manage unstructured data (PDFs, Word documents, RFPs) for AI use cases such as Copilot and generative models.
- Implement and monitor data governance policies and system‑level access controls.
- Design and upkeep secure data zones for AI tools, reporting, and analytics.
- Support organization and maintenance of metadata, vector databases, data warehouses, and lakehouses.
- Collaborate with data owners to manage permissions and ensure proper access across teams.
- Integrate external data sources (e.g., AWS, third‑party APIs) into Microsoft’s AI ecosystem.
- Work with Security, Solutions, and Infrastructure teams to define backup and disaster recovery plans and procedures.
Requirements
post‑secondary
2–4 years
microsoft cloud
unstructured data
ai/ml
vector db
- Hold a post‑secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Possess 2–4 years of experience in data operations, cloud services, or enterprise data management.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of Microsoft cloud platforms and data governance principles.
- Experience working with unstructured data and managing metadata.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their data requirements.
- Exposure to vector databases and semantic search technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools.
- Basic knowledge of external cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
Benefits
Reason for vacancy: New position. The expected pay range for this opportunity is $81,500‑$95,000. Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization and welcomes all applicants, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
C$9.7B Backlog
Record Project Orders
Signifies a substantial and growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects.
C$150M Investment
Utilities Expansion Fund
Strategic financial backing to bolster and expand utilities infrastructure development.
- From humble beginnings in plumbing and gas fitting, the company has evolved into a leading infrastructure developer, with operations rooted in Hamilton since its founding in 1877.
- Offers comprehensive construction services across civil infrastructure, urban transit, nuclear power, utilities, and industrial works.
- Through its Concessions arm, the company specializes in private-public partnerships (P3) for global infrastructure development, emphasizing integrated delivery from planning to long-term operations.
- Delivers iconic projects including the CN Tower, Vancouver SkyTrain, Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Gordie Howe Bridge, and major nuclear refurbishments.
- Expanding into next-generation energy solutions with Canada’s largest battery storage initiative and leadership in small modular reactor development.
- While maintaining a strong presence in Canada, the company also caters to North American markets and selectively engages in international concessions.
- Demonstrates expertise in complex mega-projects through seamless integration of engineering, construction, financing, and operations.
Culture + Values
- Safety First - Ensuring a safe, healthy work environment and fostering a 'zero injury' culture.
- Trust and Candour - Conducting ourselves professionally, with candour, respect, and integrity.
- Passion for Excellence - Being pace-setting and innovative, always striving to find a better way, and doing it right the first time - every time.
- A People Focused, Learning Culture - Developing the best leaders and realizing the full potential of our people. Learning is core - we never stop trying to improve.
- Results Oriented - Having a 'do whatever it takes' attitude. Empowered and entrepreneurial operations within a common framework of values, strategies, and key processes.
Environment + Sustainability
30% CO₂ Reduction
CO₂ Emissions Intensity Target
Aims to reduce CO₂ emissions intensity (Scopes 1 & 2) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.
59% Revenue from Sustainability
Revenue Linked to Sustainability Projects
59% of 2024 revenue is tied to projects focused on climate change mitigation, energy transition, renewable energy, and water management.
78% Backlog Sustainability
Backlog Linked to Sustainability
78% of the company's backlog is connected to sustainability-related projects, highlighting a strong focus on environmental initiatives.
34% Early Target Achievement
Early Achievement of 2030 Target
Surpassed the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity reduction by achieving a 34% cumulative reduction by 2024, relative to revenue.
- Net‑zero target for Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2050
- 20% cumulative Scope 1 & 2 GHG reduction by end of 2023 (vs 2020)
- Projects include grid‑scale SMR, nuclear refurbishments, Oneida Energy Storage, Site C hydroelectric, Réseau express métropolitain, Surrey Langley SkyTrain
- Approved science‑based near/long‑term emissions targets; SBTi‑verified net‑zero by 2050
- Envision‑qualified company; offers employee Envision certification
- Silver Certification from Progressive Aboriginal Relations; procured $127 M Indigenous goods/services in 2024
Inclusion & Diversity
$275M Procured
Indigenous Procurement
Significant investments in Indigenous goods and services were made in 2023 and 2024.
0.89 Injury Frequency
Safety Metrics
Improved workplace safety with a low Total Recordable Injury Frequency in 2023.
- Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan established
- Silver Certification in Progressive Aboriginal Relations
- Established three Indigenous‑led joint ventures
- Expanded Aecon Women in Trades program (added nuclear cohort)
- Inclusion stated as core value alongside Safety Always, Integrity and Accountability
- Committed to inclusion through equitable opportunities, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Women in Trades and Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups