Data Science Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Analytics

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Analytics practice will provide you with the opportunity to combine consulting and industry expertise with data science capabilities. We use descriptive and predictive analytical techniques to incorporate client, third-party, and proprietary data to help answer questions and design solutions to our clients most pressing business issues.

As a Data Science Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Design and build out of data models

• Translate Business domains and Data domains into data elements and artifacts to design and build the data lifecycle 

• Codify business rules 

• Map sources to models for structured and unstructured data 

• Create scalable batches and real-time data pipelines 

• Develop data quality solutions 

• Interface and interact with varied senior stakeholder groups including our consulting partners, client C-Suite executives, and our own development teams 

• Build compelling, enterprise level, dashboards and reporting suites targeted at senior business audiences

• Understand client data in the context of varied client engagement objectives (e.g. find process efficiency, increase marketing effectiveness, predict operational volume, automation manual processes and decision points)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (both internal and client) to design and develop analytics solutions leveraging cloud and/or existing client technologies

• Delegate to other team members where appropriate to provide stretch opportunities and coach them through the solution development to help deliver results 

• Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems and share relevant thought leadership

Experience and skills you’ll use to solve 

• Strong Python programming skills and knowledge of SAS or R 

• Hands-on experience with SQL language and datastores 

• Experience cleaning, transforming and visualizing large data sets working with various data formats 

• Experience with common machine Learning libraries in Python, Spark, and Deep Learning/AI frameworks 

• Well-rounded knowledge of AWS, Google Cloud or MS Azure 

• Knowledge of Data tools and ecosystem (e.g., Hive, Sqoop, Spark, Kafka) 

• Previous experience managing project teams 

• Previous consulting or professional services experience would be an asset  ​

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and in a team

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information   

The salary range* for this position is $ 58,400.00 – $97,500.00 CAD Annual, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.   

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region.  Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location.   PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.  

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.