Junior Data Scientist Work Experience Student - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton
Description
Junior Data Scientist Work Experience Student 8 months
Job Number:
45460
- 1 temporary fulltime position for 8 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a computer science, data science, business technology management, operations management or related coop or equivalent postsecondary work experience degree program, commencing in May 2023_
The Financial and Corporate Services Department's role is to lead the organization in becoming a modern municipal corporation with a special focus on competency, leadership and culture.
We are currently looking to add a Junior Data Scientist Work Experience Student to the Data Science and Research team.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist team with corporate level consultation service that supports business stakeholders in the conception, planning and implementation of datadriven analytical solutions to City service delivery issues
- Work directly with business areas throughout the Corporation to translate data science insights to action
- Use analytics to support evidence based decisionmaking and collaboration particularly in emerging fields that address the needs of multiple City business areas
- Support the Data Science and Research Team at stakeholder meetings and presentations
- Assist in producing reports, presentations and data visualizations using a variety of communication materials for diverse audiences
- Assist in team members with the review and evaluation of processes and procedures, and providing recommendations
- Other related duties as required
Note:
This position will be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a computer science, data science, business technology management, operations management or related coop or equivalent postsecondary work experience degree program
- Experience with programming languages and relational databases such as SQL
- Ability to analyze and visualize data using R or Python
- Experience with multivariate regression/classification, time series models, cluster analysis, anomaly detection, optimization and both supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques
- Project management experience and skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in the absence of a supervisor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple elements, with attention to detail
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe; Helpful; Accountable; Integrated; and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
- Additional assets include experience in or knowledge of:
- Using the R package "Shiny"
- Working with big data in real time/near real time and with big data platforms
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time.
Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary:
$ $ Hourly)
Talent Diversity Consultant:
JY/SK
Classification Title:
Student Work Exp 4YR Post Secondary
Posting Date:
Jan 16, 2023
Closing Date:
Jan 29, :59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): - Student Position Full-time
Union:
CSU 52
Department:
Service Innovation and Performance
Work Location(s): Century Place, 17th Floor, A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3
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