Senior Data Scientist

Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills / Travail, Immigration, Formation et Compétences; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead data management, modelling and analytics to support evidence-based policy and planning. You’ll work in a cloud environment (Azure, Databricks, Power BI) to transform enforcement data into actionable insights and drive strategic reporting at the ministry level.

You will provide leadership, set standards, train teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve occupational health and safety and employment standards systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data science initiatives to support system-level productivity.
• Strong knowledge of BI, data modelling, and AI/ML techniques.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and governance.
• Ability to translate data into actionable policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management, statistical modelling, and system enhancement.
• Act as data and digital solution expert on governance bodies.
• Guide project teams, set standards, and provide training.
• Manage large, complex data and digital projects.
• Develop predictive models and tools for planning.
• Investigate opportunities to improve occupational health and safety and employment standards systems.

Skills

BI

Data modelling

AI/ML

Cloud platforms

Power BI

Data management

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Big data programming

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Join a team focused on data-driven improvement.

Join our team to advance the use of data science and analytics in supporting system-level productivity and evidence-based decision-making. In this role, you will leverage Business Intelligence (BI), data modelling, and AI/ML techniques to identify trends in employment standards violations and workplace health and safety. By building sophisticated algorithms and data methods, you will provide the insights needed to prevent workplace injuries and modernize our compliance planning.

We are seeking curious, service-oriented Senior Data Scientists to provide leadership and expert advice on data management, statistical analysis and analytical tools. Working within the Cloud ecosystem (Azure, Databricks and Power BI), you will deliver high-quality insights that support the ministry's strategic reporting and performance goals. You will work collaboratively with partners to strengthen data capacity in alignment with OPS principles, turning raw enforcement data into compelling stories and actionable policies. If you have the tenacity to seek answers through data, we want to hear from you.

About the job

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will:

• Lead in data management, statistical modelling, and system enhancement.
• Serve as the data and digital solution expert on committees and governance bodies.
• Guide project teams, set standards, and provide training.
• Manage large, complex data and digital projects.
• Conduct analysis and develop predictive models and tools for planning.
• Investigate opportunities in improving occupational health and safety and employment standard systems, planning, and policy-making.
• Prepare briefings and responses to information requests.
• Offer expertise to clients and stakeholders.

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge and Data Skills

You have:

• Knowledge in designing data models, pipelines, and backend data flows with optimized performance and reduced cost
• Experience advising on digital platforms and infrastructure and work with IT to develop and maintain digital solutions
• Knowledge of performance indicators to advise clients and analyze data.
• Understanding of data management, business analysis, database architecture, and data visualization.
• Programming skills in big data, statistical modelling, and visual analytics;
• Knowledge of relevant software and the ability to lead and advise on I&IT issues.
• Knowledge of data privacy standards and laws (e.g., FIPPA, PHIPPA).

Leadership and Project Delivery Skills

• Lead and plan multiple projects, collaborate with team members, and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills to guide staff.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate activities effectively.

Research and Analytical Skills

• Use analytical methods and tools effectively.
• Lead program reviews with strong research and analytical skills.
• Anticipate and address emerging issues.
• Analyze large, complex datasets with various tools.Evaluate qualitative and quantitative information to assess changes.

Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills

• Provide technical expertise and advice on project planning and reporting.
• Manage stakeholder relations and advise clients on solutions.
• Achieve consensus and influence discussions with stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally to present reports and explain data issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Prepare reports, make presentations, and provide recommendations to senior management.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 505 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Consulting and Planning