Applied Scientist in Data Science

SX2 Physical Sciences

Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Data Science Program, Corporate Strategy and Admin

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44081

Salary(s): SX2 $85,090.00 - $109,601.00 per year

Closing Date: April 21, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

What we offer:

• Be part of an unprecedented initiative to push the boundary of data use in government.
• Use data to inform policies that make a real and positive difference in the lives of Manitobans.
• Work within an innovative, collaborative, and supportive team.
• Work with diverse and unique data not available in any other industry.
• Have the freedom to suggest and pursue novel initiatives with a high degree of creativity.

Manitoba’s Data Science Program is recruiting for an Applied Scientist (Data Scientist) who will join a supportive and high-performing team with an exciting mission to transform government.

The Data Science Program is housed in Manitoba Health but works across the entire public sector to apply machine learning and advanced analytics to improve our communities, ecosystems, and services.

Applied Scientists assist in complex projects in our portfolio as individual contributors in a production data science environment. They apply data science and machine learning to support government’s objectives in fields ranging from agriculture to education, climate, and health.

Individual contributors in the Data Science Program work across subject areas and are exposed to a wide range of policy and operational domains.

The Data Science Program has big goals - we are building a team of enthusiastic people to turn data into good policy and governance.

We are excited to welcome applications from data science professionals committed to improving the lives of Manitobans.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work overtime hours as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Completed Master’s or Doctoral Studies in a quantitative discipline (including but not limited to mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science, statistics, etc.) with extensive quantitative preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a scientific approach to complex subject matter, evidenced by a suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Extensive knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, statistics, and machine learning.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Superior verbal communication skills including ability to present complex technical information to executive audiences.
• Ability to work independently while using individual judgement in resolving issues as they arise.
• Strong attention to detail to provide clear, accurate information and professional products to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and navigate stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Awareness of ethical, legal, and political considerations in the application of machine learning, predictive and prescriptive modelling to government areas of responsibility.

Duties:

On a day-to-day basis, the position will:

• Deliver complex quantitative analysis and modelling in collaboration with Senior Applied Scientists and other individual contributors. This will include:
• Machine learning models.
• Predictive and prescriptive models.
• Complex analysis on non-traditional datasets (e.g., networks, free-text, images, video).
• Contribute to our supportive culture of analytical excellence through participating in peer review and collaboration.
• Produce decision-grade insights that shape the direction of government policy.
• Be responsible for overall quality of their work - including accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, reproducibility and overall alignment with expectations for quality analytical practice.
• Develop compelling narrative and custom visualizations which communicate insights and provide rich insight experiences for our clients.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44081
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
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