Data Scientist

**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. **About the job:** As a Data Scientist, • 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. **Analytical Knowledge and Expertise:** • 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:** • 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** • 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:** • 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:** • 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. **Address:** 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region **Posted on:** Monday, July 13, 2026 **How to apply:** Please apply online, only, at [**www.ontario.ca/careers**](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2F___http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fcareers___.YzJ1Omxpb25icmlkZ2U6YzpvOjc2ZTNmZDQ0NTc1YjdiNjFjNTY1MTdjOWE3ZjU3Yzc3OjY6MDQ1Njo5Mzc5NDdkNWM5ZjY4ZDUyM2IwNDhmN2QyZDE0YTA1ZmUzNDljODg5NjBlODBhZDAyZWRiYTI3NWQzZTVkNDdiOmg6VA&data=05%7C02%7CRachel.Lachance%40ontario.ca%7Cbbca1ee950374e6d2f2d08dc13925d2f%7Ccddc1229ac2a4b97b78a0e5cacb5865c%7C0%7C0%7C638406766595876158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xdW7lspAvxAt%2BpWS4Mctiz0FcDasUTk8JTTT7ejmF1c%3D&reserved=0 "http://www.ontario.ca/careers"), quoting **Job ID246468,** by **_Monday, July 27, 2026_**. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.