Data Scientist

What You Will Do:

• Analyze and coordinate large datasets to extract actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making. 
• Structure, cleanse, and process disparate data through innovative ETL methods to ensure data quality and integrity. 
• Identify and clarify data requirements, addressing missing values, duplicates, and formatting issues to enhance data usability. 
• Design, build, and maintain analytical and machine learning models, establishing clear engagement plans that include problem statements and outcome predictions. 
• Apply various analytical techniques (statistical, predictive, descriptive, and classification models) to derive broad conclusions from datasets. 
• Create meaningful data visualizations that effectively communicate findings and demonstrate business impact. 
• Collaborate with data architecture and quality teams to ensure alignment in data collection and integration processes. 
• Manage stakeholders’ requirements and understand their needs Document processes clearly to ensure reusability and consider non-functional requirements like scalability and maintainability in technology exploration. 

What We Are Looking For:

• A few years of experience leading teams in the field of data analytics or data science, turning data into insights and providing insights
• Knowledge of scripting programing languages and experiences including but not limited to Python, R, and SQL 
• Understanding of technology, specifically Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated experiences in consulting skills and ability to communicate complex concepts into simplified cogent explanations
• Knowledge of data quality framework and experiences in implementing data quality practices would be an asset
• A degree in a program of study related to computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, geomatics, business analytics or a related combination of learning and experience an asset
• Experience working in a public sector or with a public sector entity an asset

What's In It For You:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs