Machine Learning Specialist - HYBRID

Are you a skilled Machine Learning Specialist looking to make a meaningful impact on public services? Our Edmonton client is seeking an experienced professional for an initial 12-month contract to support the development of advanced analytical data products and machine learning solutions. Working alongside a collaborative team within a dedicated analytics capability center, you will transform complex data assets into actionable insights that directly benefit citizens. If you thrive in multi-faceted roles bridging data science, statistical analysis, and solution architecture, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Note: this position is primarily remote, frequency of on-site meeting could be up to 3-4 times per fiscal year at the cost of the contractor (if not situated in Edmonton).

Advantages
• Long-term initial 12-month contract offering strong stability and project continuity.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact public sector initiatives that directly improve public services.
• Collaborative team environment focused on modern machine learning and statistical modeling tools.
• Hybrid work flexibility based in Edmonton with a focus on work-life balance.
• Exposure to diverse projects spanning data science, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities
• Build, train, and integrate machine learning models to support organizational policy and service delivery.
• Clean, normalize, and organize raw datasets from various internal and external sources.
• Conduct statistical analyses using classification techniques such as clustering and logistic regression.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify suitable applications for machine learning capabilities.
• Create clear data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Establish auditing, accountability, and privacy compliance mechanisms for deployed artificial intelligence solutions.
• Gather business requirements and document technical metadata for analytical data products.

Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience using statistical programming languages including Python, R, and SQL.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience building quantitative analysis models and preparing data for predictive modeling.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience applying machine learning methods such as anomaly detection and automated data transformation.
• Experience working with statistical classification techniques including k-means, hierarchical clustering, and partition trees.

Summary
If you are an experienced Machine Learning Specialist ready to take on a rewarding role in Edmonton, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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