Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada WCB Alberta Full time

Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title:
Data Scientist

**Job Type**:
Permanent / Full time

Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Data Scientist

Machine Learning Team

Edmonton, Alberta
- Permanent Full-Time Position_

At WCB-Alberta, we make a meaningful impact in the lives of working Albertans. We are a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. When any Alberta worker is hurt on the job, we are here to help. We provide compensation and benefits for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.7 million workers. Every day, we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB-Alberta, you too can make a difference.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collect and preprocess data from both internal and external sources, curating datasets for machine learning model analysis and training, encompassing data cleansing, integration, transformation, and dimensionality reduction.
- Establish comprehensive documentation, metadata, standards, and governance protocols concerning data preprocessing techniques and data asset management in the context of machine learning.
- Implement rigorous monitoring, maintenance, and reporting protocols for pre-existing models, originating from both internal and external sources.
- Contribute to the agile and structured evolution of novel machine learning capabilities, encompassing iterative exploration, pilot phases, and proof of concept, preceding their enterprise-wide deployment.
- Oversee a portfolio of diverse analytics projects, steering them towards delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions. This involves crafting novel insights, ensuring the robust design and upkeep of data pipelines, and transforming predictive models into prescriptive analytics for optimized business outcomes.
- Extract pivotal insights and wield influential impact on stakeholders' strategic decision-making and planning. Accomplish this through masterful presentations and data-driven business recommendations.
- Possess the acumen to engage directly with business stakeholders, skillfully translating their objectives into well-defined analytical problems, thereby bridging the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions.
- Receive guidance and training from the Team Lead and Machine Learning team, encompassing various methodologies, techniques, tools, and products.
- Assist fellow data scientists in the development of analytical and predictive models aimed at resolving complex business challenges.
- Collaborate closely with data science peers to assess machine learning models for AI platforms, calculate performance metrics, and offer data-driven insights.

Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering, accompanied by a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in handling unstructured data.
- A Master's Degree in a quantitative field like Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering, with substantial experience dealing with unstructured data sources, will be duly considered.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and applied research in a related field.
- Proficiency in a machine learning programming language (Python) is mandatory.
- Strong SQL skills are a fundamental requirement.
- Extensive experience in data preparation techniques, including data cleansing, wrangling, feature engineering, and a broad knowledge of ML models, including linear regression, tree-based regression/classification, clustering, and factor analysis, is essential.
- Expertise with natural language processing and large language model is required.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for both non-technical audiences and executives.
- Exceptional written and presentation skills are a mandatory requirement.
- Experience with processing modeling, data modeling and governance/process documentation.
- Project management experience is an asset.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance, supportive leadership, and a caring and collaborative work environment.

**Salary**: $78,409 to $107,752 per annum (includes Market Supplement)

Workers’ Compensation Board is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Posted: November 2, 2023

Closes: November 15, 2023

  • Data Scientist

    4 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Cashco Financial Full time

    The Data Scientist will contribute to the creation and evolution of the Data Management Program (DMP), which will include data education, data maturity, policies, standards, data stewardship, data governance, best practices etc.), in order to advance the DMP and continue to evolve Cashco’s data journey. Some **_Key Responsibilities_** Include but not...

  • Data Scientist

    2 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Cybera Full time

    **About Cybera**: **Opportunity** **About the role** - Curious and have a desire to learn new things, techniques and technologies. - Inquisitive and skilled in questioning datasets of varying quality and size to get insights. - Rigorous and organized in delivering high quality analysis and results in a timely manner. - Able to synthesize and communicate...

  • Data Scientist

    1 day ago

    Edmonton, Canada Cybera Full time

    **About Cybera** **Opportunity** **About the role** - Curious and have a desire to learn new things, techniques and technologies. - Inquisitive and skilled in questioning datasets of varying quality and size to get insights. - Rigorous and organized in delivering high quality analysis and results in a timely manner. - Able to synthesize and communicate...

  • Environmental Scientist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Advisian Full time

    Job Description - Environmental Scientist - Reclamation / Soil Scientist (EDM01I3)Environmental Scientist - Reclamation / Soil Scientist-EDM01I3Company:Advisian Primary Location :CAN-AB-Edmonton Job :Environmental Science Consultants Schedule :Full-timeEmployment Type:EmployeeJob Level:Experienced Job Posting :Mar 19, 2024 Unposting Date ...

  • Laboratory Scientist I

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    **Your Opportunity**: The Laboratory Scientist I position will work as a part of a collaborative laboratory team comprised of microbiologists, bioinformaticians, management, laboratory scientists/technologists and other laboratory staff in the Emerging Pathogens and Research department. The focus is on genomics data in all areas of public health infectious...

  • Laboratory Scientist I

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Alberta Precision Labs Full time

    **Your Opportunity**: The Laboratory Scientist I position will work as a part of a collaborative laboratory team comprised of microbiologists, bioinformaticians, management, laboratory scientists/technologists and other laboratory staff in the Emerging Pathogens and Research department. The focus is on genomics data in all areas of public health infectious...

  • Research Scientist

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada BioNeutra North America Inc. Full time

    '''Job Summary''' BioNeutra seeks a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist to develop and scale up new bioprocesses that result in new products that can be commercialized. This position reports to the Director of Product Development. This three-year fixed position will start on April 1, 2024 and may be extended. '''Duties''' 1. Perform...

  • data scientist

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada ViewTrak Technologies Inc. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationBachelor's degreeTasksCollect and document user's requirementsData ScienceDesign and develop databaseDesign, construct, modify, implement and test data models and database management systemsDesign, develop and implement information systems business solutionsDevelop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and...

  • data scientist

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Solution MS Technology Inc. Full time

    Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsTasksCollect and document user's requirementsData ScienceDesign and develop databaseDesign, construct, modify, implement and test data models and database management systemsDesign, develop and implement information systems business solutionsDevelop data, process and network models to optimize...

  • Intermediate Environmental Scientist

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Full time

    Intermediate Environmental Scientist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, AlbertaSpencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental scientist/ecologist to join our team. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate.The position:permanent, full-time; part-time arrangement may be...

  • Intermediate Environmental Scientist

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Full time

    Intermediate Environmental Scientist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, AlbertaSpencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental scientist/ecologist to join our team. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate.The position:permanent, full-time; part-time arrangement may be...

  • Intermediate Environmental Scientist

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Full time

    Intermediate Environmental Scientist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, AlbertaSpencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental scientist/ecologist to join our team. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate.The position:permanent, full-time; part-time arrangement may be...

  • Environmental Scientist Intern

    1 day ago

    Edmonton, Canada H2nanO Inc. Full time

    We are seeking an **Environmental Scientist Intern **to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to grow your professional experience developing H2nanO’s technology and our growing biological co-treatment projects for passive water treatment. H2nanO is creating the next generation of water and emissions treatment technology. We are a growing...

  • Watershed Scientist

    6 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

    We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources. **Job Information** Job Requisition ID: 50098 Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25...

  • Technical Consultant II, Water Scientist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Advisian Full time

    Job Description - Technical Consultant II, Water Scientist (EDM01HC)Technical Consultant II, Water Scientist-EDM01HCCompany:Advisian Primary Location :CAN-AB-Edmonton Job :Water Science Consultants Schedule :Full-timeEmployment Type:EmployeeJob Level:Experienced Job Posting :Jan 7, 2024 Unposting Date :OngoingReporting Manager...

  • Intermediate Environmental Scientist

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago

    Edmonton, AB, Canada Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Full time

    Intermediate Environmental Scientist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, Alberta Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental scientist/ecologist to join our team. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate. The position: permanent, full-time; part-time arrangement...

  • Chemical Analysis Scientist

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago

    Edmonton, AB, Canada Swift Innovations Full time

    Swift Innovations is a pioneering research-driven contract manufacturer of skincare products located in Edmonton, AB, Canada. We are fueled by an unyielding commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation, with a strong focus on sustainability. At Swift Innovations, we are proud to be at the vanguard of scientific exploration and innovation in the...

  • Contaminated Sites Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd Full time

    Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) - (CSS1.6) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) Location Edmonton Office - Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6 CA (Primary) Category Contaminated Sites Management Job Type About Us Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering...

  • Contaminated Sites Scientist

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd Full time

    Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) - (CSS1.6) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) Location Edmonton Office - Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6 CA (Primary) Category Contaminated Sites Management Job Type About Us Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering...

  • Contaminated Sites Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd Full time

    Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) - (CSS1.6) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior) Location Edmonton Office - Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6 CA (Primary) Category Contaminated Sites Management Job Type About Us Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering...