Data Scientist

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canada Post - Postes Canada Full time
Job Requisition Id: 171552

Business Function:
Audit

Primary City:
Ottawa

Other Location(s):Toronto, GTA

Province:
Ontario

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Employment Status:
Permanent

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Employee Class and Level:
CPMGA02

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/16/2023


The Data Scientist is responsible for the delivery of leading-edge analytical solutions and works closely with the Internal Audit team members to understand the data needs of different lines of business.

The Data Scientist crafts solutions to support information-based decisions, produces in-depth analysis for key business issues and builds predictive models to improve processes and for key projects.


Responsibilities:

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Data Scientist.

  • Conducts high level reviews to identify client needs, problems and opportunities alongside other team members to determine if a possible solution can be developed by Internal Audit.
  • Develops Analytical Briefs that summarize the methodology to be used on specific projects highlighting key data sources, anticipated variables reviewed and expected output for the analysis.
  • Leverages SAS and other data query tools as required to pull data from multiple sources and amalgamate into new data sets for analytical and modeling purposes and evaluates key performance metrics and evaluate trends.

Job Responsibilities (continued):

  • Performs data mining tasks, such as classification, regression, clustering, recommendations, and text analysis.
  • Builds, evaluates, and improves various algorithms at the core or existing or new data driven products. Continuously identifies opportunities and solutions to better meet business needs.
  • Effectively communicates the business and technical benefits of the analytic solution to both business and technical audiences.
  • Develops and implements various types of predictive models, segmentation strategies, contact management strategies, multichannel offer strategy, data mining analyses, and performs research and development regarding new innovative analytic techniques to drive top line and bottomline growth.
  • In some cases, manages junior analysts, assigns and approves and certifies work, and provides coaching and development opportunities to broaden skill set and experience.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Completed postsecondary education in a related field (Math/Statistics, Economics, Engineering), graduate level preferred

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant analytics experience
  • 2 or more years' experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Experience with SQL, Oracle, Business Objects, Tableau, Qlk View and SAP preferred
  • Significant experience working with methodologies such as predictive modeling, profiling, segmentation forecasting, operations research, and data mining
  • Broad experience in business management, marketing, planning and finance, operation and project management, intimate knowledge of crossenterprise functions and operations
  • Demonstrated analytical experience in a marketing, operations, or digital environment
  • Experience developing ETL processes, data marts and business intelligence solutions
  • Experience working in an internal audit team an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to build an analytical plan based on a business issue (i.e., data needed, methods used, model type needed, etc)
  • Expert knowledge of SAS and other data query tools (SQL)
  • Knowledge of IT processes and infrastructure required to support business intelligence and analytics

Other Information:

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity
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Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.


Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations.

Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.


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