Sign in to apply for this position Sign In to Apply Ref: RQ11753 Contract – 12 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St) Posted Date: 2026-10-29

Location:
Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St) Public Sector

Experience:
Required – OPS / Public Sector Contract End Date: 2027-10-05
* Rate: $87/hour Overview The Government Services Integration Cluster (Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement) is seeking a Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist to join their team in Toronto. The successful consultant will lead the development and delivery of analytics solutions that support evidence-based decision-making, working closely with client groups and cross-functional stakeholders to generate actionable insights from complex datasets. This is a fully onsite role requiring deep expertise in cloud platforms, big data frameworks, and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and delivery of functional and ministry-specific analytics to support evidence-based decision-making and produce actionable insights
• Collaborate with client groups to assess current data analytics and reporting capabilities, gather future-state requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Own end-to-end execution of analytics initiatives including reporting and dataset delivery
• Develop robust statistical models and machine learning algorithms to model business scenarios and extract valid inferences
• Design methods to capture, structure, transform, and process data for use in generating predictive models
• Build data models that deliver accurate, easy-to-understand, and unbiased information
• Work with Data Architects, ETL Developers, and functional area experts to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate Business Intelligence solutions
• Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear and exact manner, providing useful visuals and summaries
• Participate in documentation, development, testing,



and end-user training activities
• Provide interpretation, advice, and expertise to client groups and stakeholders on transforming analytics into actionable and proactive insights
• Facilitate decision-making and manage client expectations throughout project delivery Must-Have Requirements
• Proficiency in coding and data manipulation, alongside SQL for querying and managing large relational databases
• Ability to source, clean, transform, and structure messy or unstructured datasets from multiple channels
• 5+ years of experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• 5+ years of experience with big data frameworks
• Experience training, testing, and deploying predictive algorithms, classification models, and deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch)
• Experience with custom Web API development, ASP.
NET, .
NET Core, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, DevOps, and CI/CD Pipelines
• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• Experience with Agile methodologies including the use of Kanban/task boards Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience with analytical software such as R, PowerPivot, MATLAB, SPSS, or SAS
• Proficiency with desktop analysis software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and VBA
• Experience with large government or public sector applications
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) techniques and related disciplines
• Experience designing high-quality interfaces to present information in a meaningful way to end users Work Environment This is a fully onsite position (5 days per week) located at 222 Jarvis St, Toronto. The role requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) security clearance. The team follows Agile methodologies, including Kanban-based task management. No travel expenses are covered beyond the primary office location. Previous Job Job Listings Next Job
• Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.

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