About the Role
Join the Analytics team as a Data Scientist. You will introduce new analytics techniques, model complex problems to inform decision-making, enhance risk management, and build automated systems. This role requires proficiency in integrating and preparing large, varied datasets and communicating results to diverse audiences, including senior management.
Responsibilities
- Model complex analytics problems, discover insights, and identify opportunities using advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques.
- Explore and implement complex techniques such as natural language processing, text mining, multivariate testing, machine learning, and deep learning.
- Support the maturity of the Analytics capability by introducing analytics approaches, leading knowledge transfer, and developing best practices.
- Conduct advanced data analysis and apply or develop appropriate complex algorithms to build, maintain, or enhance analytical solutions.
- Present, recommend, and communicate analytics solutions efficiently and understandably to various audiences, including senior management.
- Document progress, finalize model build books, share findings through presentations and reports, and apply visualization techniques for non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience with advanced analytics and data science technologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and experience with a wide range of analytical techniques (e.g., supervised learning, clustering, NLP, time series analysis, A/B testing, regressions, correlations, statistical significance, network/link analysis, sentiment analysis, large language models).
- Solid experience manipulating large datasets and using databases, with proficiency in query languages such as SQL and Hive.
- Demonstrated experience working with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Cassandra, or Hadoop.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive creativity and innovation.
- A strong ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
- An advanced ability to communicate abstract analytics findings to business teams.
Skills
- Python/R
- SQL
- Hive
- Spark
- Cassandra
- Hadoop
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Text Mining
- Multivariate Testing
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Supervised Learning
- Clustering
- Time Series Analysis
- A/B Testing
- Regressions
- Correlations
- Statistical Significance
- Network/Link Analysis
- Sentiment Analysis
- Large Language Models
- Big Data Technologies
- Data Visualization
Location
- Montreal (QC)
- Calgary (AB)
- Halifax (NS)
- Ottawa (ON)
- Vancouver (BC)
Work Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years working with advance analytics and data science technologies
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Physics or any other related quantitative field
- Master's degree is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $73,555.31 to $91,944.14
Benefits
- Annual Paid vacation
- Annual individual performance incentive
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive group insurance plan
- Support towards personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment
About the Company
- The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
- At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements.
- We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.
- Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
- Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.
- We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
- CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
