Senior Specialist, Data Modeler
On-site
About this role
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
The Senior Specialist, Data Modeler (Microsoft) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data models, ETL pipelines, and analytics solutions using Microsoft and modern data platforms in Toronto, ON.
This role ensures that enterprise data is reliable, governed, and optimized for reporting, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making. The incumbent plays a critical role in enabling business intelligence, operational efficiency, and strategic planning by transforming complex data from multiple sources—including databases, APIs, IoT devices, and applications—into structured, high-quality datasets.
Working closely with data scientists, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders, the Senior Specialist ensures that data solutions are performant, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data governance standards.
You will report to the Manager, Data Reporting and Visualization and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data & AI, IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
About You
You are a modern, hands-on data modeler and builder with deep expertise in Microsoft and Azure data platforms. You are comfortable owning the full lifecycle of data solutions—from raw data ingestion to transformation, modeling, and delivery into semantic layers and reporting tools.
You bring strong technical proficiency in SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and ETL frameworks, with proven experience building end-to-end pipelines, scalable data models, and Power BI semantic layers.
You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can design and implement solutions—not just define them. You are equally comfortable working with engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into performant, governed, and scalable data solutions.
You are passionate about enabling self-service analytics, AI/ML readiness, and high-quality data products.
Data Engineering, ETL & Platforms
Build robust ETL/ELT pipelines using:
- Azure Data Factory
- Databricks
- SQL-based frameworks
- Ingest data from diverse sources (databases, APIs, files, applications, IoT, etc.)
- Transform and curate data into trusted, high-quality datasets
- Optimize pipelines for scale, reliability, and performance
- Automate workflows and reduce operational overhead
- Work within Azure environments (resource groups, storage, compute, services)
Reporting, Semantic Modeling & BI
- Design and develop Power BI semantic models for enterprise reporting and self-service analytics
- Build and optimize dashboards, reports, and visualizations
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and performance of reporting datasets
- Enable business users through governed and performant semantic layers
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights
Advanced Analytics & AI Enablement
Prepare and structure data for AI/ML and advanced analytics use cases
- Collaborate with Data Scientists and Data Engineers on model-ready datasets
- Support use cases such as predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and optimization
- Ensure data pipelines and models are AI-ready and scalable
Stakeholder & Governance Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor on data modeling, platforms, and best practice
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Data & AI, and business stakeholders
- Guide power users in self-service analytics and governance best practices
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security policies
- Evaluate vendor solutions and support implementation and delivery
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain clear documentation of data models, pipelines, and architecture
- Support knowledge sharing, training, and adoption
- Contribute to data platform maturity and continuous improvement initiatives
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Azure Certifications
- Azure Data Factory / Databricks Certifications
- Data Engineering / Data Modeling Certifications
- Power BI / Data Visualization Certifications
- AI / Machine Learning Certifications
- Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA)
Experience
8–10+ years in data modeling, data engineering, or analytics
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- SQL Server
- Azure Data Factory
- Databricks
- Power BI
- ETL/ELT frameworks
- Proven experience building end-to-end data pipelines, models, and semantic layers
- Experience working within Azure environments (compute, storage, services)
- Experience supporting BI, analytics, and AI/ML use cases
- Strong experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Skills
- Advanced data modeling and data engineering expertise
- Strong SQL and data transformation skills (Python preferred)
- Deep understanding of Azure data architecture and cloud platforms
- Experience with Power BI semantic modeling and visualization
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and security practices
- Ability to design scalable, high-performance data solutions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work in agile, fast-paced environments
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
Why Toronto
Toronto, Canada’s largest city and financial hub, is a center of innovation, commerce, and culture. Known for its diverse economy and vibrant urban environment, Toronto offers unparalleled access to talent, technology, and global connectivity.
Our Toronto office serves as a strategic hub for corporate functions, technology development, and business operations. Here, we drive initiatives that support Vale Base Metals’ global operations, leveraging advanced analytics, digital transformation, and strategic planning to ensure operational excellence across all regions.
Toronto’s dynamic ecosystem enables collaboration with leading technology partners, universities, and research institutions, fostering innovation in mining and metals processing. This location is integral to shaping the future of sustainable mining and advancing our commitment to responsible resource development.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all.
We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F2T
Minimum Starting Salary: CAD $119,000
Apply by: Friday, Jul 17, 2026
#ValeBaseMetals
Company at a glance
We are a global mining company producing iron ore, pellets, and nickel, and we are committed to becoming one of the safest, most trustworthy mining company in the world. With a workforce of 120,000 employees, we work every day to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development for the approximately 30 countries in which we operate.
In addition to mining, we have operations in logistics, energy, and steelmaking. We self-generate 54% of the energy we use, and in Brazil alone, more than 1 million people travel on our passenger trains on the Vitória-Minas and Carajás railroads every year.
We continuously reassert our commitment to the future of our planet by, among other initiatives, protecting 8,500 km² of natural land and investing in R&D to lead the sustainable mining revolution, with the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050.
We are constantly evolving, always aiming to be a diverse and inclusive company. We are pursuing a goal of doubling our female workforce by 2030 and increasing representation among our leadership. Our activities are governed by a policy of transparency, safety and security, ethics, and respect in order to protect the environment and encourage the development of our employees.
We are Vale.
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMining
Location
Canada
Top Benefits
- Defined contribution pension package
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Flex accounts
- Disability plans
- Optional insurances
- Vacation leave
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
- Parental leave
- Employee family assistance program
- Virtual healthcare
- Online training
- Career development opportunities
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