Data Scientist

As a key member of our team, the Data Scientist role is instrumental in unlocking the power of data to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning. You'll be at the forefront of transforming large datasets into meaningful insights, identifying patterns, trends, and correlations that reveal opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvement. Collaborating closely with various departments, you'll address specific data needs and provide analytical support, fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. From designing impactful dashboards to applying advanced analytics and machine learning techniques, your work will be crucial in shaping the future success of our operations. If you're passionate about leveraging data to make a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate findings and actionable recommendations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets.
• Develop and implement data collection systems and strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Interpret data, analyze results, and provide insights to support operational decision-making and strategic planning.
• Identify patterns, trends, and correlations in complex datasets to uncover opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to understand their data needs and provide analytical support to address specific challenges.
• Apply advanced analytics, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of data analyses.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years as a Data Scientist or in a similar role within an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages, such as SQL, TSQL, Python, R, or others.
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrating the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience utilizing data visualization tools to create meaningful reports and dashboards.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, enabling the presentation of complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, coupled with a strategic mindset and a focus on driving business impact through data.
• Capability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and ERP systems is a plus.

Who are we?

OWN IT! Its on the back of all of our shirts. This is because Centra is 100% employee owned. We specialize in manufacturing our own high performance vinyl windows (yup, proudly Canadian!), installing them ourselves (no outsourcing here!), and are experts in building envelope restorations. With 39 years in the game, we've got it down pat. Weve won national awards for our culture including Best Managed Companies and Canadas Most Admired Corporate Culture. Work for a company where you're not just an employee but an owner, and watch your equity grow beyond your paycheck with our employee-ownership program. OWN your career. OWN your growth. OWN your future. OWN IT with Centra!