• Job Description

  Req#: JR101449

  As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and stakeholders. Learn more about working for WCB at 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.
  • Deploy scalable machine learning solutions for seamless integration into client-facing applications.
  • 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. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/public/employee_handbook.pdf

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

  Note: Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance.

  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.

  Please apply above by submitting a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

  Posted: November 2, 2023

  Closes: November 15, 2023

• About the company

  Providing workplace insurance and supporting return to work for a strong, healthy Alberta.

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