Data Scientist

Posted 7 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Job Description

Posting ID:

29306
Position Type:

Regular
City:

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Location:

Vancouver H/O - Canfor/CWPM_1000

We are hiring a combined Data Scientist role to support our Enterprise Analytics and Market Intelligence team with level and scope aligned to the successful candidate's experience. This role focuses on turning complex business questions into practical, data driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

As a Data Scientist on the Enterprise Analytics and Market Intelligence team, you will work closely with teams across the company to explore data, automate and improve business processes, and conduct analysis that informs Canfor's strategic direction. You will develop, evaluate, and put models into production across a wide range of use cases, including time series forecasting, linear optimization, maintenance scheduling, and other high impact business applications.

A day in the life of a Data Scientist, Enterprise Analytics may include:

Evaluation and prioritization of project proposals
Collaborating with business partners and development of project objectives
Exploratory data analysis of internal datasets and survey of external or public data
Feature selection and engineering
Model selection, development, and evaluation
Model interpretation and review with domain experts
Interfacing with Solution Developers and Data Engineers for productionization, data visualization, and ongoing support

For this role, you'll come equipped with:

A degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Exceptional co-op candidates in their final year of study will be considered)
Strong proficiency in Python programming, including the writing of maintainable production code, the use of version control systems, and familiarity with data analysis and machine learning libraries
Experience with time series forecasting, optimization, neural networks, and classical machine learning models
Familiarity with Azure and Microsoft Fabric is a significant asset
Knowledge of economics, commodity markets, or the forestry industry is an asset

The salary range for this position is: $88,500 -$129,000

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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About Canfor

Canfor is one of the world’s largest and most respected integrated forest products companies. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering top-quality lumber, pulp and paper products to our valued customers worldwide. With operations in Western Canada and the Southern United States, and sales offices around the world, you can find Canfor products in every corner of the globe. We are leaders in sustainable forest management and in converting wood residuals into green energy.