Data Scientist

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10157
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Research and Analytics (20000711) - Research and Analytics (30000015)
Salary Information: $105,541.80 - $131,986.40
Pay Scale Group: 10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA)
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 2, 2024
Last Day to Apply: October 11, 2024
Reports to: Manager, Data Development and Technical Support

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

Our Research and Analytics Department is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager, Data Development & Technical Support, as Data Scientist, you will be responsible for providing data analytics and statistical analysis to support and provide solutions to business-related functions using data-driven techniques.

To this end, you will also be responsible for managing and providing technical expertise and scientific data analytics on various demand needs, research, ridership, planning, transit service and other business-related issues. You require thorough knowledge of the principles, processes and applications, supports numerous data creation and analytical assessment of business functions and corporate initiatives across the TTC.
In this role, you will have oversight and accountability for data driven projects for the department, accountability for the statistical integrity and accuracy of data/data projects and will ensure data driven projects are aligned with organizational goals. You will be required to participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Gather information and conduct research
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Provide specialized consultation

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your educational background including completion of a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, advanced computing or related discipline, with strong emphasis on big data analytics and other analytics methods and applications is integral and will contribute to the success in this role.
• Your application will demonstrate a minimum of four (4) years of related experience working in a data science capacity.
• Expertise in all phases of data science, from initial data discovery through data cleansing and model selection validation and deployment.
• Demonstrated experience in complex data driven projects and managing staff
• Proficiency in identifying, integrating and preparing disparate data sets of varying types (both structured and unstructured), sizes and structures.
• In depth knowledge and working experience with Identifying data needs and proper methods for data gathering, integration, preparation, data quality and data governance
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, algorithmic solutions and machine learning frameworks
• Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets
• Experience in programming, especially with data science and visualization libraries in Python, R, and .net languages such as C#
• Experience with BI platforms such as Power BI, MicroStrategy or Tableau
• Familiarity with a wide variety of data sources, including databases and big data platforms, as well as public or private APIs and standard data formats, like JSON, YAML and XML;
• Experience with GIS development and experience in transit related data source
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to write and deliver well prepared reports and presentations

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan. A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.
  

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.