Senior Data Scientist- Intelligent Transportation Systems

Oakville, ON, Canada

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Geotab Inc.

Our GPS fleet tracking & management system equips thousands of fleets worldwide with technology to automate, track and manage a truly optimized operation.

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Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. 
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
At Geotab, all staff must be fully vaccinated in order to be eligible to work in our North American offices at this time. Accordingly, any job offer for an onsite position resulting from this posting will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing evidence of full vaccination. Accommodations may be made for those who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other legally protected grounds. 
Geotab policies and requirements are subject to change based on local or federal guidelines.
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Data Scientist who will explore and examine data from multiple geospatial and transportation information sources in order to design and construct new data modelling processes using prototypes, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analyses. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
This data scientist role will focus on geospatial and telematics data to work closely with the Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) business group. Geotab's ITS data products allow users to make data-driven decisions with the richest and deepest vehicular insights available. These transportation insights allow users to analyze traffic patterns, help cities create safer roads, and improve the flow of goods and people. Geotab ITS products help agencies make informed decisions on capital investments. As a Senior Data Scientist, your key area of responsibility will be to utilize strong problem-solving skills with statistical analysis in order to align transportation-related big data products with Geotab’s organizational goals. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills with an ability to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage projects through completion. This work will directly impact the strategy and execution of the Geotab ITS line of business which will help the best position Geotab ITS and strategic partners in the transportation analytics market. 

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Implement new statistical or mathematical methodologies for specific models of data analysis.
  • Provide expert project leadership as an SME: guidance to team members and participate in cross-departmental projects establishing Geotab as a leader in data science.
  • Create algorithms and predictive models to extract the information required to solve complex business problems.
  • Conduct causality experiments by applying A/B experiments or epidemiological approach to identify the root issues of an observed result.
  • Identify new, complex queries from Big Data infrastructure from data warehousing database (i.e. Google BigQuery) to add value to the organization.
  • Use machine learning (ML) packages (e.g. Scikit-learn and Tensorflow) to develop ML models and features.
  • Test the performance of data-driven products and make recommendations for improving Geotab’s product suite.
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams and external stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to drive key business decisions.
  • Support a platform providing ad-hoc and automated access to large datasets.

What you’ll bring to this role:

  • Post-secondary diploma/Degree specialization in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
  • Graduate or post-graduate degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field is highly valued.
  • 5-8 years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role.
  • 5-8 years experience in writing SQL queries.
  • 5-8 years experience in programming in Python.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning and operations research.
  • Experience analyzing geospatial and transportation data.
  • Excellent understanding of challenges working with geospatial data.
  • Knowledge of data management and visualization techniques.
  • Affinity for statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
  • Possess strong business acumen and link marketing initiatives to streamline operations.
  • High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage projects through to completion.
  • Must stay relevant to technology and should have the flexibility to adapt to the growing technology and market demands.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
  • Strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Work from home and flex work arrangementsBaby bonus & parental leave top up programHome office reimbursement programOnline learning and networking opportunitiesElectric vehicle purchase incentive programCompetitive medical and dental benefits Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we understand that the world is always changing and that we need to change with it. Geotab has adopted a hybrid model for working, including a flexible work from home program, with the opportunity to work in our safe, clean offices. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals.  We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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Tags: A/B testing Big Data BigQuery Computer Science Data analysis Data Analytics Data management Data Warehousing Machine Learning Mathematics ML models Predictive modeling Python Research Scikit-learn Security SQL Statistics TensorFlow

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Country: Canada
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