Summary Data Scientist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Description
Data scientists use advanced analytics technologies, including machine learning and predictive modelling, to support the identification of trends, scrape information from unstructured data sources and provide automated recommendations. They are employed by consulting firms, universities, banks and information technology departments in the private and public sectors.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$45.87/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
10 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Digital Literacy
- Systems Analysis
- Numeracy
- Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
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