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　　Job Summary

　　The Manager, Data Science & AI team will play a pivotal role in driving CN Data Services data-driven strategy, leading a team of talented data scientists, and collaborating cross-functionally to develop innovative solutions. He will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of data analysis, modeling, and interpretation, while providing strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to team members.

　　Main Responsibilities

　　· Lead and manage a team of data scientists, setting clear objectives, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

　　· Drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge machine learning models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex data sets.

　　· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and various I&T departments, to identify opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions that address business challenges.

　　· Develop and implement best practices for data collection, processing, cleansing, and validation to ensure data quality and integrity.

　　· Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in data science and machine learning, and identify opportunities to apply them to enhance our processes and products.

　　· Present findings, insights, and recommendations to key stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner to drive informed decision-making.

　　Requirements

　　Experience

　　· Minimum 7 years overall work experience

　　· Proven experience (3 years) in a managerial or leadership role within a data science team or related field.

　　· Extensive knowledge and practical experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization techniques.

　　· Experience working in railroad industry is preferred.

　　Education/Certification/Designation

　　· Bachelor’s/Masters degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Methods or equivalent.

　　Competencies

　　· Leadership and team management

　　· Problem-solving skills

　　· Communication skills

　　· Business acumen

　　· Project management

　　· Adaptability and continuous learning

　　· Ethical and regulatory awareness

　　· Collaboration and cross-functional skills

　　· Strategic thinking

　　Technical Skills/Knowledge

　　· Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, Graph, Search, Time-Series)

　　· Knowledge of business intelligence (OLAP, cubes, Power BI, Tableau)

　　· Knowledge of data engineering (Azure Data Factory, Databricks)

　　· Knowledge of data science life cycle (CRISP-DM, Microsoft TDSP)

　　· Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps (Databricks, Azure ML, MLflow)

　　· Knowledge of programming languages (SQL, Python, R, Scala)

　　· Knowledge of frameworks and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, PySpark).

　　About CN

　　CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

　　For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position will depend on the employee's experience.

　　CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.