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Data Scientist / ML Engineer

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Summary

A senior data science role in Calgary: partner with business stakeholders to scope problems, then design, build, and productionize statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions end to end. Core stack is Python, SQL, and Databricks (Spark/PySpark, MLflow) with MLOps and Responsible AI practices.

  • Partner with business stakeholders, engineers, and subject-matter experts to define complex problems, requirements, and success criteria
  • Assess data and technical feasibility, dependencies, risks, integration needs, and opportunities
  • Plan and lead analytical initiatives from discovery and proof of concept through MVP, production deployment, and ongoing enhancement
  • Design, develop, validate, and operationalize statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions
  • Apply software engineering, MLOps, and Responsible AI practices
  • Provide technical direction, coordinate contributors, review deliverables, and remain involved in hands‑on development
  • Communicate analytical findings, assumptions, limitations, and evidence-based recommendations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, subject‑matter experts, and multidisciplinary technical teams across iterative delivery stages

Requirements

  • Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Six or more years of related experience, including significant hands‑on experience delivering data science or machine learning solutions
  • Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning, model validation, uncertainty assessment, and analytical interpretation
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with established data science and machine learning libraries
  • Hands‑on experience with Databricks or a comparable enterprise platform, including Spark or PySpark, MLflow, and production-focused machine learning development
  • Experience engineering, deploying, and managing analytical solutions throughout their lifecycle
  • Ability to learn complex subject areas, guide multidisciplinary contributors, influence technical decisions, and communicate recommendations clearly
  • Ability to travel throughout North America (US and Canada) for business purposes
  • Valid passport required
  • Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening, including a criminal records check

Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and software engineering practices, with a strong focus on delivering data-driven solutions and operationalizing analytical initiatives. Proficient in Python, SQL, and enterprise platforms like Databricks, with a solid foundation in model validation and uncertainty assessment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Machine Learning Solutions Delivery
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Python Proficiency
  • Databricks Experience
  • MLOps Practices

Hard Skills

  • Machine Learning
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Model Validation
  • Uncertainty Assessment
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Data Science Libraries
  • Spark
  • PySpark
  • MLflow

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Influencing Technical Decisions
  • Guiding Multidisciplinary Contributors
  • Analytical Interpretation

Certifications & Qualifications

  • Valid Passport

Industry Keywords

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • MLOps
  • Statistical Solutions
  • Analytical Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

  • Databricks
  • Spark
  • PySpark
  • MLflow

Skills

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