Bilingual Data Scientist I

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Bilingual Data Scientist I, where your analytical skills will drive impactful insights and innovative solutions. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a dynamic team, focusing on data integration, statistical modeling, and the application of advanced analytical techniques. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the analytical capabilities of the organization, contributing to a meaningful mission in the housing sector. Embrace a flexible work environment and be part of a diverse team committed to making a real difference.

Benefits

Accrued vacation

Annual performance bonus

Group insurance coverage

Training and mentorship support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Data Scientist with strong data integration skills.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and apply algorithms to discover patterns.
• Develop new approaches to solving analytics problems.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Statistical Analysis

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Physics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 10969

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): BBB

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 70354.2 to $ 87942.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

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. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. 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.

What’s in it for you

Benefits

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates .
  
  

About The Role

Join the Analytics, Commercial Solutions team, as a Bilingual Data Scientist I. In this role, you will be responsible for utilizing analytical techniques to solve complex problems, to provide insights and to identify opportunities. In addition to analytic skills, this successful candidate is also proficient at integrating and preparing large, varied datasets and communicating results to leadership and business teams.



This is a temporary position with a duration of 24 months.

What You'll Do

• Conductdata analysis and apply the appropriate algorithm to discover patterns.
• Develop and introduce new approaches to solving analytics problems.
• Research and experiment with various available technologies and tools while making recommendation on new methodologies, techniques or improvements leading to mature the analytical capability of CMHC.
• Work with the Senior Manager and teammates to support the maturity of the analytics capability by introducing analytics approaches (e.g. testing hypothesis, statistical validation, etc.).
• Support knowledge transfer sessions as well as the development of best practices.
• Assess large volumes of data and works towards integrating and preparing large and varied datasets for architecting the data.
• Responsible for modeling analytics problems, discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical, algorithmic, and mining techniques.
  
  

What you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Physics or any other related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Data Scientist or similar position including a demonstrated proficiency integrating and preparing large, varied datasets and communicating results.
• Solid programming skills in open-source programming language (specifically Python, SQL and Excel).
• Proficiency in conducting statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing and optimizing algorithms.
• Experience using a wide range of analytical techniques (e.g. supervised learning, clustering, natural language processing (NLP), time series analysis, A/B testing, regressions, correlations, statistical significance, network/link analysis, sentiment analysis).
• Bilingualism (English and French).
  
  

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge of the Insurance or Mortgage industry.
• Knowledge of Power BI.
  
  

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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.

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What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

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