Data Scientist

Technical Standards and Safety Authority

$80K — $100K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • 2+ years of experience in analytics, machine learning, or quantitative roles with large datasets.
  • Strong expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques applied to business problems.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, SQL; experience with Azure, Dataiku, or similar analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI and database technologies.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly.
  • Familiarity with data governance, compliance, privacy, and security practices.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for AI and advanced analytics to solve business challenges.
  • Develop, deploy, and optimize predictive models using structured and unstructured data.
  • Enhance model performance through feature engineering, validation, and monitoring.
  • Support risk-based decision-making with analytical insights for compliance and regulatory activities.
  • Manage AI model lifecycle, ensuring governance, documentation, and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and data engineering teams to enable analytics success.
  • Promote a data-driven culture through knowledge sharing and model reviews.

Benefits

  • Strong focus on safety culture, recognized with the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award for five consecutive years.
  • Actively encourages applicants and ensures a thorough review of all candidates' qualifications.
Full Job Description
Your Key Contributions:

  • Identify opportunities for AI and advanced analytics, applying data science techniques to solve business challenges and improve organizational performance.
  • Develop, deploy, and optimize predictive models, using structured and unstructured data to deliver accurate, reliable, and scalable analytical solutions.
  • Enhance model performance and interpretability, applying feature engineering, validation techniques, and ongoing monitoring to maintain model effectiveness.
  • Support risk-based decision-making, providing analytical insights and recommendations to inform compliance, inspection, and regulatory activities.
  • Manage the AI model lifecycle, ensuring effective model governance, documentation, version control, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Collaborate across teams to enable analytics success, partnering with business stakeholders and data engineering teams to ensure data is accessible, relevant, and actionable.
  • Promote a data-driven culture, contributing to analytics knowledge sharing, model reviews, and the adoption of advanced analytics across the organization.


Your Qualifications & Key Strengths:

  • Relevant educational background, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Proven data science experience, with 2+ years in analytics, machine learning, or quantitative roles involving large datasets and model development.
  • Strong expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning, with the ability to apply advanced techniques to real-world business problems.
  • Advanced technical skills, including proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and experience with Azure, Dataiku, or similar analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of data visualization and database technologies, including Power BI and relational and non-relational data environments.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business value, communicating complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Understanding of data governance and compliance practices, including privacy, security, and responsible use of data.
  • Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and navigate complex challenges effectively.


Helpful Information That Matters

Hiring Range Details: The hiring range for this role is $80,700 - $100,000. The annual salary may vary within this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications.

Fostering a strong safety culture: TSSA has earned the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for five consecutive years (2022-2026). For more information on TSSA and our values please visit our career page {hyperlink}

Posting Details: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within TSSA. We are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the current position. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates' qualifications and experience.

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