Job Title: Machine Learning Specialist

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract About the Role

NetworkPedia is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Specialist to support strategic Data Projects for a Public-sector Data Centre of Excellence. This role focuses on designing and developing machine learning models, AI-driven analytics, and data products that enable evidence-based decision-making across government ministries. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to build scalable analytical solutions, develop predictive models, and support the public-sector Data Strategy through responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, train, and deploy machine learning models for government data initiatives.

Analyze and prepare large datasets for predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Develop data collection, cleansing, normalization, and feature engineering processes.

Build AI/ML models that support policy development and public service improvements.

Apply statistical modeling techniques including clustering, classification, regression, and predictive analytics.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and project teams to identify ML opportunities.

Integrate trained machine learning models into enterprise applications.

Develop AI governance, transparency, auditing, and accountability mechanisms.

Produce analytical reports, dashboards, and business insights.

Document business and technical metadata for analytical products.

Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams on ML best practices.

Ensure ML solutions comply with privacy legislation and ethical AI principles.

Mandatory

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience using statistical and programming languages (Python, R, SQL, etc.).

Experience building analytical and quantitative models.





Experience preparing data for predictive and prescriptive modeling.

Experience with data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and data mining techniques.

Hands-on experience developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) solutions.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience working within cross-functional teams.

Preferred

Skills

Data sharing, data linkage, de-identification, metadata management, and privacy.

Experience integrating data from multiple enterprise data sources.

Dashboard development using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.

Statistical modeling techniques including:

K-Means Clustering

Hierarchical Clustering

Logistic Regression

Decision Trees

Data engineering and data product development.

Government or public sector data experience.

Experience working with large government datasets.

AI governance and ethical AI implementation.

Why Join

Us

Work on impactful Public-sector data initiatives.

Help shape AI-driven public services and policy.

Collaborate with experienced data professionals across multiple ministries.

Chance to contribute to enterprise-scale data modernization projects.

About

NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. How to Apply

Apply directly via LinkedIn Easy Apply.

All applications are routed to our central recruitment email: [email protected]

📌 Machine Learning Specialist (Edmonton)
🏢 NetworkPedia
📍 Edmonton