Associate Data Scientist

Devconnectplatform; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly team events

Weekly team lunches

Casual dress code

Dog-friendly office in Yaletown

Remote work option

Job summary

Devconnectplatform in Vancouver, Canada is hiring an Associate Data Scientist to turn raw data into strategies that drive measurable results. You will build predictive models, optimize AI applications, and refine data architectures that empower business decisions.

The role requires strong Python or R skills, SQL expertise, and experience with data warehouses like BigQuery. If you enjoy pattern spotting, rigorous analysis, and entrepreneurial data thinking, this could be for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role with measurable results.
• Strong Python or R coding and ML model development.
• Experience with SQL and large datasets for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build, validate, and deploy predictive ML models.
• Translate data insights into actionable business decisions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Refine data architectures and data pipelines for reliability.

Skills

Python / R

SQL

Machine Learning Algorithms

Data Warehousing (BigQuery)

Data Analysis / Statistical Modeling

Business Insight Generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Statistics/Math or related

Tools

BigQuery

Relational Databases

Job description

## DescriptionDescriptionMachine Learning Maestro: You don’t just work with data - you decode it, predict the future with it, and turn it into action. Your models don’t just sit on a shelf - they shape strategy, optimize efficiency, and fuel company growth. You thrive on uncovering hidden patterns, validating hypotheses, and embedding machine learning models into real-world AI applications. If that sounds like you - read on.AlgaeCal is looking for a top-tier Associate Data Scientist who can turn raw information into strategies that drive measurable results.This job will give you ALL the feels:At AlgaeCal, we’re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.The good news? AlgaeCal has the world’s only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. 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