Senior Data Scientist

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. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
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 sources in order to design and construct new data modeling 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:
The Senior Data Scientist will utilize strong problem-solving skills with statistical analysis in order to align data products with Geotab’s organizational goals. To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to quickly understand complex, technical concepts.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Design, develop and maintain analytical data products that support the ongoing operational mandates of the ITS Altitude platform. Deliverables may include, but are not limited to, application programming interfaces (API), data pipelines (end-to-end data processing), product analytics, geospatial reference data, predictive models and customer defined data sets.
• Collaborate with research teams to operationalize research data sets into geospatial data products that support ITS Altitude objectives.
• Implement new statistical or mathematical methodologies for specific models of data analysis.
• Provide expert project leadership as a SME: guidance to team members and participate in cross-departmental projects establishing Geotab as a leader in data science.
• Create algorithms and models to extract 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 ITS Altitude’s product suite.
• Ongoing maintenance and support of existing data-driven products to drive improvement and identify opportunities for enhancements.

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.
• Knowledge of data management and visualization techniques.
• Affinity for statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
• Experience in the transportation industry and/or with intelligent transportation systems is highly valued.
• Experience in geospatial modeling and analysis is an asset.
• Experience with data-as-a-service architecture and cloud-based technologies is an asset.

If you got this far, we hope you’re feeling excited about this role! Even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangementsHome office reimbursement programBaby bonus & parental leave top up 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 have adopted a flexible first working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. 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 [email protected]. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.