Principal Data Science

BHP Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mineral exploration is seeking a Principal Data Scientist in Toronto. This role involves overseeing data analytics applications and developing innovative solutions in the geosciences. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data analytics and AI methodologies in spatial applications.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Employee share program

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience in data analytical solutions development.
• Experience with geoscience applications of machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for data analytical applications within Minerals Explorations.
• Maintain strategic roadmap for data analytics development.
• Champion AI methodologies within the Exploration group.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

AI Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics

Job description

Date : 11 Feb 2025

Job Posting End Date : 24-Feb-2025; 02 : 59 : 59 GMT

Job Country : Canada

Job State / Province : Ontario

Job Location / Region : Toronto

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual, with a track record of designing and developing data science workflows to join the Exploration Data Systems and Capability team. This role sits within the Exploration Excellence and Innovation group, and reports to the Manager Data Systems and Capability. The role is ideally based in Toronto; however, other BHP office locations will be considered for the right candidate.

The Principal Data Science is accountable for the world-class application of data analytics in all aspects of Mineral Exploration activity. This role is both a support to and governance of all data science applications both within the Data team and external to it.

Accountabilities

• Provide oversight for data analytical (e.g. machine learning) applications within Minerals Explorations.
• Maintain a five-year strategic road map for the continual development and implementation of data analytics in mineral exploration.
• Maintain currency of new practices and methodologies in data analytics – particularly in areas of relevance to exploration e.g. spatial data applications and ensure regular communication of these to MEX.
• Manage third-party relationships, either technically, administratively or both, where data analysis is a major component of the service provided.
• Direct contribution on the geophysical and geological aspects to mineral systems framework design (feature generation) and provide advice on aspects of individual model design and utilization of outputs.
• Maintain visibility of the universe of global service providers, including potential partners from industries outside of the geoscience application.
• Champion and raise awareness with the body of geoscientists within the MEX group on the theory and application of AI methodologies commonly applied in the geosciences.

About You

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics or any data science related field from a reputable university.

At least 15 years’ experience in the development of data analytical solutions, particularly (but not exclusively) for spatial and geoscience applications.

Experience with the geoscience application of ML.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and / or reference checks.

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability, and magnitude of our business not only provide significant opportunity for professional development but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live, providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail] .

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