Remote Data Scientist

Description:

• Servus Credit Union is seeking a Data Scientist in the Data Analytics Department.
• The position is open until August 8, 2025, and candidates must reside in Western Canada with occasional travel to Vancouver/Edmonton.
• The Data Scientist will report to the Leader of Data Science and will help achieve strategic objectives through advanced analytics.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing data-driven solutions to attract and retain members, enhance their experience, and build long-term loyalty.
• The role involves modeling complex problems, developing predictive systems, and uncovering opportunities using advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.
• The Data Scientist will support and provide leadership to the Data Analytics team and other internal departments.
• Key responsibilities include analyzing structured and unstructured data, applying predictive modeling techniques, integrating data, driving segmentation strategies, leading data science projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and staying current with data science tools.

Requirements:

• A graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Relevant certifications such as Databricks Machine Learning Associate or Professional, Lakehouse Fundamentals, or Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals are necessary.
• Candidates must have hands-on experience in building, deploying, and managing predictive models using agile and MLFlow-based methodologies.
• Proficiency and experience working within Databricks and Microsoft Azure environments are essential.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration skills are necessary to build relationships across functions and contribute to a cooperative culture.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments with shifting priorities and emerging technologies is important.
• Leadership capabilities to guide projects and others through the data science life cycle are expected.
• Attention to detail regarding accuracy, data integrity, and reproducibility is crucial.

Benefits:

• Servus offers standard benefits such as health and wellness, vacation, and retirement savings programs.
• Additional benefits include training and development opportunities, career advancement potential, and flexible work options.
• Competitive compensation is provided, including performance-based incentive pay.
• Employees engage in meaningful work towards individual and corporate goals.
• Opportunities to participate in an employee volunteer program to give back to the community are available.
• Employees are also members of the credit union, enjoying benefits like profit sharing, voting for the board of directors, and access to all services provided by the credit union.