Data Scientist

Overview

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. The Company’s foundational asset is the Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, with a long-life, low-cost profile.

Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, employing 700+ people and producing about 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum annually. Position

Position Title: Data Scientist, Technical Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Gibraltar Mine

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Senior Engineer, Process Control

Salary Range: $102,700 to $128,300 Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic data scientist to join our technical services team. This role presents an opportunity to expand the site’s data science capabilities and support our data science lead.

Gibraltar

Mine currently uses machine learning tools in milling processes. This role’s key function would be to assist in developing and maintaining these tools by: Core Responsibilities Contribute to ongoing model maintenance and optimization activities for existing machine learning tools. Design and implement secure, automated end-to-end data pipelines from source data to analytics-ready datasets for use in production environments.

Conduct exploratory data analyses and correlation studies in collaboration with the milling and mining departments. Develop scalable, testable, and reliable internal data science tools, primarily in Python. Provide technical support and knowledge transfer to other teams to enable them to utilize their data effectively.

Prepare compelling visualizations to support technical findings and report on business-level KPIs. Act as an expert resource for site-based supervisory, technical and management personnel in integrating data science into Gibraltar’s core functions. Respect and uphold the safety expectations entailed by working on an industrial mine site.

Education &

Experience A degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Candidates with advanced degrees and/or prior relevant work experience will be given favorable consideration.

Skills &

Competencies Brings high-energy and passion to the job. Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Advanced proficiency with: Python, especially utilizing common numerical, data management, machine learning, and visualization packages. Fundamental data science principles and algorithms. Numerical methods, algorithms, and data structures.

Basic proficiency with: Writing SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation. Using and interpreting machine learning explanation/interrogation tools. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and integrate diverse perspectives from experts into deliverables.

The following experience is considered an asset: Implementing data governance, cleaning, and analytics pipelines in an industrial production environment. Linux command line interface, bash scripting, workflow orchestration with Airflow, containerization with Docker, version control with Git, and MLOps practices. Mining/industrial work experience in metallurgy, open pit mining, grinding, copper flotation, and/or process control.

The Community Williams

Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but serves nearly 25,000 as a regional hub. Adult recreational leagues for hockey, soccer, and softball. Trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking. Nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping. Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues. Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we offer a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career growth through development, education, and succession programs. Our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries, vacation, health, dental, disability insurance, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply To apply for this position, apply via the Taseko website at Taseko is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.