At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

Currently, our Enterprise Application and Solutions department has an opportunity for an Information Technology (IT) Data Scientist. The team of AI and Solution Delivery is dedicated to developing cutting-edge AI solutions that drive business innovation and efficiency. Their focus areas include creating intelligent chatbots that enhance customer interaction, generating AI-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, and leveraging real-time data feeds to analyze and interpret visual data. Additionally, they specialize in implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operations. Their expertise in software development ensures that they deliver robust and scalable applications that meet the evolving needs of the organization.

The IT Data Scientist plays a crucial role in supporting the AI and Solution Delivery team. Their focus areas include creating intelligent chatbots that enhance customer interaction, generating AI-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, and leveraging real-time data feeds to analyze and interpret visual data. Additionally, they specialize in implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operations. Their expertise in software development ensures that they deliver robust and scalable applications that meet the evolving needs of the organization.

This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy applications using Azure services.
• Understanding and implementing SDL (Software Development Lifecycle).
• Develop intelligent chatbots that can interact with users and provide automated responses.
• Create applications that utilize computer vision technology to analyze and interpret visual data.
• Design and implement RPA solutions to automate repetitive tasks and processes.
• Provide leadership to support management in the planning and control of the Company’s data models.
• Develop, recommend and monitor solutions derived from data analytics.
• Collaboratively work with business users, line unit support staff, consultants and suppliers.
• Influence others without authority to drive opportunities and gain efficiencies.
• Develop solutions deduced from data and information.
• Take a lead role on project teams to resolve data quality and metadata issues.
• Provide training to Data Management and Business Systems team staff.
• Perform technical supervision of assigning/checking project work for junior team members.
• Monitor and continually identify and develop solutions following implementation.
• Establish, influence and work with a network of internal and external contacts.
• Work with other organizations to establish areas of partnership.
• Develop and assess the impact of new business opportunities.
• Evaluate internal processes and strategic directions in terms of risk management.
• Evaluate alternative processes to accomplish the company’s strategic goals.
• Develop succinct, graphical presentations with analytical solutions.
• Keep abreast of current big data and analytical methodologies.
• Facilitate the processes for the development of the quantification of risks and benefits.
• Develop a framework for the evaluation of these processes.
• Provide functional advice on strategy, tactics and processes.
• Maintain an awareness of newly implemented analytically driven solutions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year university degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Finance, or a related and relevant field of study.
• 6 years up to and including 8 years of experience is considered necessary.

Required Skills

• Solid conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking.
• Advanced programming skills with ability to apply statistical models.
• Knowledge and ability to develop artificial intelligence applications including machine learning.
• Strong data visualization skills.
• Mastery of English, both oral and written.
• Experience in a commercial environment with advanced applied statistical and analytical skills.
• Experience leading a data analytics project from start to end.
• Extensive experience with common data science toolkits and applications.
• Proficiency in .NET C#, R, SAS, Python, SQL, MatLab, Hive, Pig, and Spark.
• Proficiency in Big Data technology and analytic tools.
• Understanding of various Azure services.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with RPA tools.
• Knowledge of real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Understanding of computer vision techniques and libraries.
• Understanding of NLP techniques.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and models.
• Familiarity with chatbot development frameworks.
• Skills in project management.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for software applications.
• Understanding of nuclear generation station operations or equivalent industry.
• Flexible and responsible approach to work.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to lead teams.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.