• Job Description

  Req#: 1028030

  Join dedicated professionals making valuable contributions to the lives of British Columbians

  The Data Scientist is the expert data scientist for a ministry, sector or enterprise for complex projects of all scales. This position applies expert advice and knowledge pertaining to all overarching data science to unique business scenarios.

  Working in collaboration with the Economists, the Data Scientist will focus on writing code, analyzing data, and developing analytical products that have a strong visualization component to help tell the story for internal stand-alone or corporate data warehouse reporting (no web app design).

  Job Requirements:

  • Degree in a related field and 2-year related experience; or, a diploma in the related field, and 3 years related experience; or, certification from a recognized institution, in the related field and 4 years related experience; or, 4 years related experience

  Related Education fields may include: Data Science, Computer Science, statistics, mathematics, or other relevant specialty education as designated by program requirements.

  Related experience includes:

  • Experience analyzing administrative data using R, Python or SQL
  • Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations for the purpose of decision making such as dashboards, graphs, plots and tables, using R, Python, Power BI, Excel or similar tools
  • Experience developing powerful visual analytical products from data
  • Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
  • Experience determining appropriate use of various problem structuring methods and statistical methods for sampling, distribution assessment, bias and error.

  Preference may given to candidates who:

  • Clearly demonstrate experience developing analysis and reports using R/SQL programming

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge in predictive modeling methodology
  • Comprehensive knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Ability to interpret and implement advanced mathematics, scientific rules and methods to solve complex problems
  • Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Ability to analyze needs and deliverable requirements to create a design.
  • Ability to comprehend how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, clustering and classification techniques to analyze diverse sources of data.

  Willingness Statements:

  • Willing to keep up to date with cutting-edge techniques in machine-learning and big data analytics and find ways to advance the organization’s capabilities in analytics.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact France.Cormier@gov.bc.ca.

  About this Position:

  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

  This position can be based in any Ministry of Children and Families office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

  Working for the BC Public Service:

  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

  The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

  How to Apply:

  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

  Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

  Additional Information:

  A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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