Senior Data Scientist

City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton offers a chance to join Canada's top public sector data science program. The Senior Data Scientist is a key role responsible for spearheading data science initiatives that transform data into strategic assets. This position plays a crucial role in operationalizing data-driven solutions to meet organizational goals.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Evaluate and initiate data science projects requiring machine learning or clustering.
• Lead and manage complex data science projects in alignment with corporate goals.
• Conduct analysis on extensive datasets to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop predictive models and algorithms for business challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design practical solutions and monitor implementation.
• Perform quality assurance on data solutions to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Monitor and refine deployed models, addressing ethical implications alongside stakeholders.
• Communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Stay informed about advancements in data science relevant to end-to-end project implementation.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Support for diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

This role requires you to have:

• Graduate degree in applied statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• 8 years of experience focusing on complex data science projects.
• Proficiency in relational databases, SQL, R, and Python.
• Strong programming skills with collaborative software development experience.
• Success in applying machine learning and statistical methods to solutions.
• Critical thinking, consensus-building, and influential abilities.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

You would benefit from having:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation.

The City of Edmonton values diverse skills and experiences, offering reasonable access and accommodations during recruitment. The position typically involves working 40 hours weekly, with potential changes subject to collective agreements. The role is located in Treaty Six territory and the Metis Nation homelands.