AI Data Scientist – Toronto, ON Full-time

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add an AI Data Scientist to work hybrid in Toronto, Ontario. Please see below for full details-

Job Notes:
-12 month contract / extendable and perm possible with good performance.
-ASAP start date
-Hybrid and onsite in Toronto, ON
-Drug & Background required.

What You Will Do:

• Develop innovative solutions for trend recognition using machine learning and advanced statistics
• Transform complex databases into relevant conclusions and recommendations
• Keep pace with new approaches and trends and use them in your own solutions
• Help maintain our data mining tools and platforms
• Make actionable recommendations based on the findings
• Communicate the results and performance of the models to Management

What You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, science, engineering, statistics, AI, computer science or related fields
• A Master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning or AI
• Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL and Cassandra, HBase
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Scala, Python, Java
• Multi-platform production experience with commercial and open-source data mining frameworks, including R or Matlab, Python, GitHub
• High level understanding of the underlying theory of machine learning
• Experience in the field of advanced statistics, data mining and text mining
• Proficient in applied analytical techniques, including regression analysis, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, SVM, collaborative filtering, k-nearest neighbour, association rules, and other machine learning techniques
• Understanding of algorithmic complexity and scaling of execution times and use of memory with large datasets
• Knowledge of data science approaches in understanding the consumer would be an asset

Why Choose Merge IT?
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka ‘Big Name’ – think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.