Data Scientist
- Big River Analytics
- Anywhere
- Job ID : 41111
- Category : IT - Data Analyst
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $ Annually
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 10 Jan 2022
- Expiry Date : 09 Feb 2022
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Description
About Big River Analytics
Big River Analytics is an Indigenous-owned consulting firm with twenty staff members working remotely across Canada. We were founded in 2011 with the objective of providing statistical and analytical capacity to benefit Indigenous peoples, communities, governments, and organizations. We are a small but fast-growing company that uses the latest tools and technology to solve a range of applied, real-world problems. Data is at the heart of what we do, and our approach puts relationships first in a continuous effort to redefine the consultant-client dynamic.
Since 2011, we have had the opportunity to work directly on over 300 data-driven projects for:
● 35+ First Nations and Métis governments, coalitions, and Indigenous-led organizations;
● Municipal, Regional, Provincial, and Federal government agencies
● Private sector businesses and non-profit organizations.
We are certified by the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business as a Certified Aboriginal Business and by the federal Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses.
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About the Position
Data scientists are specialists on the research team. They are responsible for manipulating and analyzing data, scraping data from secondary sources, building beautiful visualizations, and generally producing high quality, reusable code. We rely on data scientists to continually advance our understanding of the best tools of the trade and to guide junior staff in the development of their capacity in using those tools.
Big River Analytics is an innovative, values-driven, and collaborative team environment. This job is for you if you are relationship-oriented, feel motivated by the impact of our work, and are willing to work hard alongside your team to produce high quality deliverables. Self-identifying as Indigenous or having first-hand knowledge or experience working with an Indigenous community will be considered an asset.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours / week), permanent position.
Role Accountabilities
● Programming using the Tidyverse approach in R and Matplotlib in Python.
● Experience understanding how visualizations can communicate research findings.
● Evaluating problems and developing solutions in the collection, processing, editing, compilation, and presentation of statistical information.
● Proposing solutions or recommendations to management to resolve subject-matter, conceptual, and technical problems.
● Assigning tasks as appropriate to junior analysts and reviewing their work prior to delivering.
● Contributing to the continual improvement of methods and practices at Big River by identifying areas for improvement and proposing and implementing modifications.
● Participating in project teams, work groups, and meetings to advance project-related and professional development objectives.
● Assisting with all other duties as required by the Team Lead – Economics and Data Analytics.
Education Background
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as mathematics, statistics, or economics and a graduate degree in a quantitative field or a terminal Masters in Data Science.
Key Skills and Experience
● One to three years of relevant professional experience.
● Excellent coding skills.
● Excellent writing skills.
● First-hand knowledge or experience working with Indigenous communities.
● Strong quantitative skills.
● Familiarity with or knowledge of R and Python. Familiarity with D3.js is an asset.
● Strong organizational skills.
● Basic web development skills.
● The ability to manage and balance many competing priorities.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of $65,000 – $85,000.
Additional benefits include:
● Fully remote team-environment and work culture
● Flexible hours and work arrangements
● Vacation starting at 2 weeks for full-time
● Benefits after 3 months of employment
● Health and Dental Coverage
● Life and Disability Insurance
● National Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a Stat Holiday
How to Apply
To apply, please email jobs@bigriveranalytics.com subject line “Data Scientist”.
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