Data Scientist

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

York Region, a rapidly growing area in Canada, is home to a diverse population of nearly 1.2 million residents. The Data Scientist role is part of the Corporate Services department within Digital & Customer Experience. The team focuses on leveraging modern data analytics to impact service optimization and program planning.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead advanced analytics projects from start to finish
• Develop AI and machine learning solutions for complex issues
• Create user-friendly data visualizations and tools
• Collaborate with teams for data-driven decisions
• Utilize spatial analysis and GIS for location-based problem solving
• Respect data privacy and promote ethical use of data

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

This role requires you to have:

• Master's degree in Data Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in analytics
• Proficiency in R, Python, SQL, and GIS
• Strong communication and data insight translation skills
• Background in statistical analysis and machine learning

You would benefit from having:

• Passion for civic tech and data for social good

York Region is committed to inclusive hiring. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process.