Job Title: Data Scientist (Predictive Analytics Focus)
Location: Calgary (in-person interview required)
Employment Type: Contract Full-time (urgent hire; potential for multiple hires)
Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical, mathematically strong Data Scientist to join our team. This role is heavily data-focused and requires someone who can analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and translate insights into scalable solutions using modern cloud data platforms.
This is an urgent requirement, with potential to expand the team as demand grows across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, manage, and optimize data tables and data pipelines
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
- Develop predictive models to support business decision-making
- Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation
- Design and implement solutions in Databricks and cloud-based environments
- Translate analytical findings into practical data products and models
- Collaborate with team members to deliver data-driven solutions
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong background in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Exceptional numerical and analytical abilities
- Experience with predictive modeling and statistical analysis
- Hands-on experience with:
- Databricks
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- AWS
- Google BigQuery ML
- Strong skills in data cleaning, transformation, and preparation
- Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in cloud-based data environments
- Familiarity with machine learning workflows and model deployment
- Ability to build scalable data solutions
Soft Skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently in a highly data-driven environment
- Communication skills are not the primary focus, but basic collaboration is essential