Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist

Location: Toronto, ON, On-site (5 days per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 1-year contract

About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful insights? We're looking for an experienced Data Analytics and Machine Learning Specialist to support a large public sector organization in Toronto. In this role, you'll lead analytics initiatives that strengthen evidence-based decision-making and help teams turn data into actionable solutions.

You'll collaborate with business stakeholders, Data Architects, ETL Developers, and technical teams to design innovative analytics solutions. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in cloud technologies, predictive modelling, and business intelligence while contributing to impactful public sector initiatives.

What's In It for You
• Work on large-scale public sector initiatives with meaningful organizational impact.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and experienced technical professionals.
• Gain exposure to complex data environments, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead end-to-end analytics initiatives, delivering reporting solutions, datasets, and actionable business insights.
• You'll design statistical models, predictive algorithms, and machine learning solutions to address complex business challenges.
• You'll develop data extraction, transformation, and processing solutions for structured and unstructured datasets.
• You'll collaborate with stakeholders to assess analytics capabilities, gather requirements, and recommend improvements.
• You'll develop and support cloud-based applications, APIs, and data solutions while contributing to testing, documentation, and deployment.
• You'll translate complex quantitative findings into accessible visualizations, reports, and recommendations.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience with Azure or AWS cloud environments and big data frameworks, ideally supporting large government applications.
• Strong SQL, programming, data manipulation, ETL, relational databases, statistical analysis, data mining, and business intelligence skills.
• Experience developing and deploying predictive models, classification algorithms, and deep learning solutions using TensorFlow or PyTorch, with knowledge of natural language processing.
• Proficiency with ASP.NET, .NET Core, custom Web APIs, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Kanban boards, database architecture, data modelling, information visualization, and high-volume structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, consulting, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access, and VBA; experience with R, PowerPivot, MATLAB, SPSS, or SAS is an asset.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.