SENIOR DATA ANALYTICAL SPECIALIST/SCIENTIST (Azure ML; Enterprise AI & Data Centre of Excellence)
Requisition #: R26-3630 (RQ00242)
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH; Toronto, ON – See Work Model)
Engagement Type: Contract
Number of Resources required: 1
Term: 2026-11-23 to 2027-05-23 (130 days) with possible extension
Rate (CAD): Up to $80.00 per hour / Commensurate with related experience and market competitiveness
Hours per day: 7.25
Security Screening: Standard (Criminal Record Check)
Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist to join our talented Service Delivery team within Metrolinx.
WORK MODEL: The successful contractor will be working hybrid with 3 days in office at 277 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario and 2 days remote/work from home per week.
The Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist will develop advanced analytics, predictive models, and AI-driven insights to address priority business opportunities. The role will apply statistical, machine learning, and analytical techniques to enterprise data, while supporting data maturity assessments, model validation, business-value analysis, and the identification of high-value AI and analytics opportunities.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist will develop advanced analytics, predictive models, and AI-driven insights to address priority business opportunities. The role will apply statistical, machine learning, and analytical techniques to enterprise data, while supporting data maturity assessments, model validation, business-value analysis, and the identification of high-value AI and analytics opportunities.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
- Design and develop advanced analytics, predictive models, and machine learning solutions for priority business use cases.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, relationships, and opportunities for improved decision-making.
- Translate business problems into appropriate analytical and modelling approaches, defining hypotheses, methodologies, and success measures.
- Assess the quality, availability, and readiness of data required for AI and advanced analytics use cases.
- Support enterprise data maturity and analytics capability assessments and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Validate model performance using appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques and communicate model assumptions, limitations, and results.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI and analytics opportunities and assess potential business value and feasibility.
- Develop prototypes and proofs of concept to test analytical approaches before broader implementation.
- Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Product Managers, and technology teams to operationalize successful models and analytical solutions.
- Define and monitor analytical KPIs and support evaluation of whether delivered solutions achieve intended business outcomes.
- Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations in clear, actionable terms for both technical and executive audiences.
- Apply appropriate Responsible AI, privacy, data governance, and model risk considerations throughout the analytics lifecycle.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in data science, advanced analytics, predictive modelling, machine learning, or statistical analysis.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Experience developing and validating predictive and machine learning models using real-world enterprise data.
- Knowledge of model evaluation, experimentation, feature engineering, data quality, and analytical methodology.
- Experience working with modern cloud-based data and analytics environments.
- Understanding of Generative AI and emerging AI techniques would be an asset.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytical findings to measurable business outcomes.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (Candidates must meet all requirements below)
- Deep expertise in statistics, probability, predictive modelling and machine learning, including classification, regression, clustering, feature engineering, experimentation, model selection, validation, bias/variance, overfitting and statistical inference.
- Advanced hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL and ML frameworks, with demonstrated experience building, tuning and validating models using real-world datasets. Tech stack: Python, SQL, Power BI, VSCode, Git, Jira, Azure (OpenAI, Foundry and ML Studio), Databricks.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning and Microsoft Foundry/Azure AI Foundry, including end-to-end ML pipelines covering experimentation, training, evaluation and operationalization.
NOT FOR YOU?
Check out our other opportunities at https://tri-global.com or follow us on LinkedIn. We thank all candidates in advance. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHY WORK WITH TRI-GLOBAL?
- Empower positive change by enabling our clients to revolutionize innovation and technology, elevating them to a higher level of excellence and efficiency.
- Join an exceptional and committed team that redefines the landscape, forging a distinctive path towards success.
- Engage in stimulating and captivating projects that push boundaries and keep you constantly motivated.