Data Scientist

Status - Permanent Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $60.35 - $65.61 - Department - York Region -> Corporate Services -> Digital & Customer Experience - Location - Geographic Info Services - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, comprising about 1,800 square kilometres over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHY JOIN US**: - Work on projects that directly impact lives - Leverage and evolve YorkData - a modern data analytics architecture - Collaborative, innovative work environment - Competitive salary and excellent benefits - Professional development and growth opportunities - Flexible work arrangements **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Data Scientist role specializes in extracting value from data in all forms and is an important contributor to our highly regarded professional data team. In this role, you'll identify, shape and lead cutting-edge analytics projects, thoughtfully advance AI/GenAI opportunities, and create data products to optimize a variety of service delivery and program planning functions. You'll work with diverse datasets across economic development, health, transportation, and more. **WHAT YOU'LL DO** - Lead advanced analytics projects from conception to implementation - Develop AI and machine learning solutions for complex municipal challenges - Create intuitive data visualizations and tools for non-technical stakeholders - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decision-making - Respect and promote core principles of data privacy and ethics. - Other duties as assigned. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** A data scientist with strong spatial/GIS skills, curiosity, enthusiasm, and a customer service focus. You love data, enjoy variety, and are resourceful. You share knowledge freely, understand data bias, privacy, and security, and excel at simplifying complex concepts. You aim to lead, code well, document your work, and respect diverse perspectives. **WHAT GETS YOU CONSIDERED** - Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field - 3+ years of hands-on analytics experience - Expertise in R, Python, SQL, GIS, and data visualization tools - Strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning - Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights - Passion for civic tech and using data for social good - Council Approval Date - Scheduled Weekly Hours - 35 - Scheduled Shifts - Mondy to Friday 0830 - 1630 - Operational Hours - Close Date - February 17, 2025 - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Union - CUPE 905 York Region - .