Job Description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.Join Our Human Resources Team as a Data Science Specialist!Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive meaningful change? As a Data Science Specialist in our HR team, you will support key initiatives that enhance our understanding of program effectiveness and employee experience.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in Data Science, Statistics/Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• 11+ years of work experience with a min of 9 years progressive experience in a data science role
• Writes scientific articles with no supervision
• Understands complexity of implementing change at multiple locations/sites and can outline an effective Analytics change management plan
• Able to balance innovation & risk
• Sound knowledge of data science toolsets and Cloud based Analytics products
• Able to influence business plans and impact of process and data improvements in support business outcomes
• Fully competent in advanced data science disciplines

Responsibilities:

• Lead ideation and intelligence stages of the analytics delivery model, actively engage with stakeholders across HR and business teams to inform this process
• Leads analytics product development at a tactical level, will act as Integrated Lead for analytics projects where multiple stakeholders are required to support
• Consistently investigate leading analytic practices and designs to produce new and creative analytics solutions in support of business objectives
• Establishes appropriate tools, techniques and algorithms used to deliver the desired people analytics result which ensure high-quality model performance
• Coach and mentor data professionals within HR and across the enterprise
• Creates/develops appropriate level of documentation to support effective delivery of people analytics and establishment of the COE, such as data science standards, policies, and guidelines
• Proposes people analytics solutions in alignment with Enterprise Data guidance
• Makes decisions in planning, organizing and completing assignments, along with reviewing and evaluating recommendations and actions proposed by others
• Decisions and actions may have a significant influence on the operation of other disciplines within OD COE or other BU/Functions (primarily HR)
• Complex problem-solving capability with little or no guidance from existing standards & procedures
• Provides guidance and assistance in continually improving existing standards and procedures
• Evaluate and select new algorithms and methods of analysis for application within the company

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Collaborative team-based environment, supporting individual and corporate development
• Work may involve extended periods of time at a computer as well as reviewing and preparing data

Why Suncor?Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highwayxe2x84xa2, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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