Senior Data Scientist, ITS
Basis:
Permanent - Full-time
Area of Interest:
Embedded Engineering
Location:
Oakville, Ontario
Who we are
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, ITS who will utilize strong problem-solving skills with statistical analysis in order to align data products with Geotab’s organizational goals
What you'll do:
The Senior Data Scientist, ITS will explore and examine data from multiple sources in order to design and construct new data modeling processes using prototypes, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analyses.
How you'll make an impact
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Design, develop and maintain analytical data products that support the ongoing operational mandates of the ITS Altitude platform. Deliverables may include, but are not limited to, application programming interfaces (API), data pipelines (end-to-end data processing), product analytics, geospatial reference data, predictive models and customer defined data sets.
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Collaborate with research teams to operationalize research data sets into geospatial data products that support ITS Altitude objectives.
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Support business development initiatives.
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Implement new statistical or mathematical methodologies for specific models of data analysis.
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Provide expert project leadership as a SME: guidance to team members and participate in cross-departmental projects establishing Geotab as a leader in data science.
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Create algorithms and predictive models to extract information required to solve complex business problems.
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Conduct causality experiments by applying A/B experiments or epidemiological approach to identify the root issues of an observed result.
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Identify new, complex queries from Big Data infrastructure from data warehousing database (i.e. Google BigQuery) to add value to the organization.
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Use machine learning (ML) packages (e.g. Scikit-learn and Tensorflow) to develop ML models and features.
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Test the performance of data-driven products and make recommendations for improving ITS Altitude’sGeotab’s product suite.
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Ongoing maintenance and support of existing data-driven products to drive improvement and identify opportunities for enhancements.
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Collaborate with internal technical teams and external stakeholders to gather requirements.
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Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to drive key business decisions.
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Build production datasets and help customers solve business problem.
What you'll bring to the role
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5-8 years experience in writing SQL queries.
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3-5 years experience in programming in Python.
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Solid understanding of machine learning and operations research.
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Knowledge of data management and visualization techniques.
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Affinity for statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
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Possess strong business acumen and link marketing initiatives to streamline operations.
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High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
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Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage projects through to completion.
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Must stay relevant to technology and should have the flexibility to adapt to the growing technology and market demands.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
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Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization
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Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
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Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
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Experience in the transportation industry and/or with intelligent transportation systems is highly valued.
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Experience in geospatial modeling and analysis is an asset.
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Experience with data-as-a-service architecture and cloud-based technologies is an asset
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only