L4 Senior Data Scientist

Intello Technologies Inc.; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Alberta, Canada, is looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a solid background in data analysis, machine learning, and cloud engineering. The role includes developing solutions to prevent customer churn and optimizing marketing strategies. The ideal applicant must possess a Master’s or Ph.D. and experience in relevant programming frameworks. Competitive salary range of $104,000-$156,000 with a 15% performance bonus and benefits including flexible work arrangements and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible benefits plan

Generous matched pension and share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in machine learning for real-world applications.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and data mining.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of data scientists is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders for actionable data-driven solutions.
• Manage development of machine learning initiatives.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Cloud Engineering

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Google Cloud Platform

SQL

Job description

Description

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together:

Our TELUS Advanced Data and Analytics team is seeking an experienced and accomplished Senior Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of data analysis, Cloud engineering, machine learning, and statistical modeling, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful insights and solutions.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the business requirements and translate them into actionable data-driven solutions.
• Manage the comprehensive development and ongoing maintenance of machine learning initiatives aimed at preventing customer churn, segmenting customers, and targeting prospects and new customers.
• Analyze the performance of marketing campaigns and identify areas for improvement. By leveraging data insights, optimize campaign targeting, to maximize ROI and achieve marketing objectives.
• Design and analyze A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of different marketing strategies, messages, or designs. In order to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve marketing efforts.
• Act as a translator, effectively communicating between the business and data science team to ensure alignment and understanding of business needs, pain points, opportunities of improvements and objectives.
• Design and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to analyze large datasets and identify patterns and trends in customer behavior.
• Conduct thorough data analysis and experimentation to validate and optimize the performance of machine learning models.
• Develop and deploy scalable and efficient machine learning pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to integrate machine learning models into production systems.
• Present findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior data scientists and team members.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience 3+ years in developing and implementing machine learning models and algorithms for real-world applications.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with popular machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and scikit-learn.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data mining, predictive modeling and Natural Language Processing techniques.
• Strong experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and dimensionality reduction techniques.
• Proficiency in Google cloud platform and distributed computing frameworks, Oracle, SQL and working with relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of data scientists is a plus.

Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge machine learning projects that will drive customer retention, segmentation, and sales increase. Apply now and be part of our data-driven journey towards success!

*Please note that the qualifications and responsibilities mentioned above are just a guideline and can be adjusted based on the specific requirements of your organization.

Salary Range: $104,000-$156,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both.
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs.
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve.
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills.
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Operations

We’re the ones that design, build, repair and maintain the billions of dollars’ worth of the infrastructure that keeps more than 15.2 million Canadians connected.

We are honoured to be recognized

1.4M
Days volunteered in our communities.

70%
Team members that work at home or are mobile.

15.2
Million customers that TELUS is serving across Canada.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.