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Apply By: Monday, July 27, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Data Scientist

Job ID:

246468

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division / Asset Management Branch

City:

St Catharines

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

Do you love to straddle the worlds of business, math, and technology? When faced with a new problem, is your first instinct “How can I use data to solve this problem?"

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Asset Management Branch and help grow data science capabilities across the Ministry of Transportation.

Our work includes:

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, metrics, and KPIs that deliver accurate, actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate information needs into meaningful analytics solutions, while supporting the evolution of advanced analytics capabilities, including Machine Learning and AI.
• Building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models and data pipelines.
• Improving the performance and reliability of models in production.
• Developing visualizations that help decision-makers understand complex information and make informed decisions.
• Communicating findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Automating data preparation and analysis processes.
• Exploring new tools and methods to advance data-driven decision-making.

If you are ready to contribute your data science skills to improving the lives of Ontarians, we would love to hear from you!

About the job

As a Data Scientist, you will work with colleagues across the division to develop data-driven solutions to real-world business challenges. In this role, you will:

• Train, deploy, and maintain statistical and machine learning models.
• Conduct exploratory, predictive, and statistical analyses using complex data.
• Apply data science techniques to improve model performance and outcomes.
• Design and build data pipelines that collect and prepare data from a variety of government sources.
• Create visualizations and other tools that communicate insights and support informed decision-making.
• Partner with policy and operational teams across government to deliver integrated data, analytics, and data science solutions.

We believe continuous learning is an important part of data science. We offer an environment where you can develop new skills, explore emerging tools and techniques, and apply your learning while delivering value to our clients.

What you bring to the team

Analytical Knowledge and Expertise:

You have:

• Experience applying descriptive, exploratory, inferential, and predictive analytics techniques.
• Knowledge of the mathematical foundations of common data science and machine learning approaches.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple data sources while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply public sector policy, program, and research methods

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

You have:

• Experience applying data science, advanced analytics, data mining, statistical modelling, and evidence-informed decision-making practices.
• Experience using Power BI and programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala and query languages such as SQL to prepare, analyze, and model large and complex datasets.
• Knowledge of data management principles and best practices for working with structured and unstructured data.
• Experience working in cloud-based analytics platforms such as Databricks.

Communication, Consultation and Relationship-Building Skills

You have:

• Experience communicating data and insights through dashboards, reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence, build consensus, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and achieve project objectives.

Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking Skills:

You can:

• Investigate complex problems, challenge assumptions, and make sense of information.
• Think creatively and apply data-driven approaches to identify innovative solutions.
• Ask the right questions, seek feedback, and refine analyses to reach meaningful and actionable conclusions

Project Management Skills:

You have:

• Experience working on projects involving diverse teams, stakeholder groups, and competing priorities.
• Experience leading projects independently and delivering results on time.
• Ability to learn and apply structured project management approaches such as Agile and PMBOK.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, July 27, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Monday, July 13, 2026

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-MT-246468/26

How to apply

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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