Data Migration Specialist

Senior Data Migration Specialist (Contract)

Location: North York, ON (Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week)
Language: Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills in English; written English proficiency for documentation and reporting
Duration: November 9 to November 20, 2026 (2 weeks) + extension
Background Check Requirement: Contractor security screening and criminal record check may be required.

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced data migration professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex challenges? We're looking for a Senior Data Migration Specialist to support a short-term digital transformation initiative within a progressive financial services regulatory organization.

You'll collaborate with IT professionals, project teams and key stakeholders to support project delivery, facilitate discussions and ensure effective knowledge transfer. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to their work.

What's In It for You
• Contribute to meaningful digital transformation work within the financial services sector.
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team that values innovation, agility and teamwork.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement that balances in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Gain exposure to complex technology initiatives in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll support data migration activities and deliverables within established project timelines.
• You'll collaborate with project stakeholders to coordinate activities across multiple workstreams.
• You'll participate in discussions, workshops and sprint planning sessions to support project progress.
• You'll provide weekly status updates, communicate risks and obtain approvals for deliverables.
• You'll prepare and maintain project documentation, including requirements, designs, test cases, defect logs and runbooks, as applicable.
• You'll facilitate knowledge transfer through documentation, presentations, training and job shadowing.

Skills and Qualifications
• Senior-level experience supporting data migration or related digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities and working across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively to workshops, project discussions and sprint planning.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to deliver within tight timelines.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and supporting knowledge transfer activities.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.