Data Scientist

Government of Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan's Child and Family Programs aims to advance its mission of promoting child safety and family support through evidence-based approaches. They seek a Data Scientist to join their team, contributing to data analytics initiatives that enhance child welfare systems. This role focuses on delivering operational reports and analytics, requiring a collaborative team member with independent work capabilities.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead data initiatives and act as an expert in the division.
• Deliver operational reports and analytics, including data modeling and report generation.
• Translate and modify SQL queries for data extraction.
• Create and present data visuals and stories to enhance decision-making.
• Develop automated business intelligence solutions for insight discovery.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Preference for qualified equity group members who self-declare (Aboriginal persons).

This role requires you to have:

• Advanced knowledge of database concepts and data warehousing.
• In-depth understanding of Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or Java programming.
• Experience in data modeling and analytics reporting.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with TensorFlow, Pytorch, or Keras for deep learning.
• Knowledge of IBM software solutions or LINKIN case management system.
• Expertise in machine learning concepts and frameworks.

Ideal candidates should adapt to a dynamic business environment and effectively multi-task. They should hold a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related fields, complemented by several years of relevant experience.