Data Scientist

Join to apply for the Data Scientist role at WSP in Canada Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description You want You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers . We are WSP . The Opportunity Join our Advanced Weather Intelligence team and bring your expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to real-world challenges in meteorology and oceanography. Based in St. John’s, NL, this permanent role offers the chance to develop and deploy AI-driven models that enhance safety, resilience, and operational performance for terrestrial and marine clients. Your Impact Apply machine learning techniques to integrate metocean models and observations for site-specific forecasting. Investigate, configure, and maintain AI-based weather models (such as Microsoft’s Aurora and Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext) in cloud environments like Azure or AWS. Manage cloud-based data workflows to ensure scalability and reliability. Validate ML/AI models against observations to maintain scientific accuracy and performance. The Skills That Set You Apart Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography, or a related discipline. Proven experience and/or research in machine learning applications. Familiarity with AI-based weather modeling is an asset. Strong capability in computer science, ideally with cloud-based scientific programming experience. Background in statistical and mathematical analysis to support model development and validation. Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries. A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities start here – tailor your role to match your ambition. Flexible work, real balance – because your growth drives ours. Ready to Shape the Future? Apply today and let’s create lasting change together About Us WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP : We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Health and Safety Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). Equal Opportunity WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. Position Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr