Data Scientist

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.
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​Job category: Information technology
Job posting ID: 6008

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date:  2024-06-24 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $88,566 - $106,890

Application deadline: 2024-05-31 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

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Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a  Regular full-time Data Scientist  to join our dynamic  IT Center of Excellence team. The  IT Center of Excellence Team has a vision to gain clarity, confidence, and tolls to use deep analysis, modelling, agility and forecasting to inform decision-making, maintain a healthy donor population, and improve patient outcomes with the overall goal of helping the health systems operate more efficiently to derive the best quality and value. In this role, you will harness data for advanced mathematical programming, statistical modelling, and simulation modelling to generate insights and decision-making tools.

Reporting to the Team Lead of the Data & Analytics Centre for Excellence. You will bring profound expertise in advanced methodologies encompassing mathematical programming, statistical modeling, and simulation modeling to generate insights and decision-making tools. Collaborating closely across all programs, you will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding strategic decisions to ensure optimal patient treatment and care, delivering dependable products and services meeting the highest safety and quality standards. Additionally, you will contribute to the Healthy Donor Base Analytics & Modeling initiative, offering specialized skills in predictive and prescriptive model development, forecasting, and statistical inference derived from historical and observational data. Your proactive approach will involve crafting models to interpret patterns, anticipate business outcomes, and recommend suitable actions across diverse future scenarios.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your skills in architecture and implementation, you will architect and implement data science solutions, encompassing model definitions, data analysis, methodological approaches, and deployment strategies.
• Capitalizing on your expertise in data analysis and modeling, you will generate data-driven features to condense business-relevant concepts and facilitate informed decision-making processes.
• Drawing upon your collaboration skills, you will collaborate with domain experts to integrate data science products into decision-making frameworks and tools.
• Employing your communication skills, you will communicate methodologies and insights from complex analyses, fostering consensus among individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical expertise.
• Acting as the representative of analytics and knowledge-sharing efforts both internally and externally, you will contribute to enhancing the reputation of the Centre of Excellence through active engagement and presentation of projects to internal and external audiences.
• Showcasing your skills in engagement and presentation, you will actively enhance the reputation of the Centre of Excellence through presentations and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated education and skills

• Advanced (Masters) degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. 
• Three to five years of quantitative and qualitative research and analytics with proficiency in statistical packages.
• Three to five years of combined experience with data processing, data science and modelling including forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization. 
• Proficiency in R or Python is necessary.
• Working knowledge of Power BI, Azure Synapse/Data Studio or SQL Server Data Warehouse is a strong asset.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically and manage complex analytical projects.

What we offer you 

• 4 weeks' vacation.  
• Annual performance award up to 8%.  
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.  
• Defined benefit pension plan.  
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.  

What you can expect 

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. 
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, quarterly for in-person team meetings when required

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.