Data Scientist

Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Surrey, BC, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Req ID:  53411
Jobs by Category:  Technology Solutions
Job Function:  Data Science
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

Description

 

About the Opportunity:

 

Are you passionate about transforming data into strategic intelligence and shaping exceptional customer experiences through advanced analytics? Our Customer Excellence & Field Solutions enablement team is seeking a visionary and analytical Data Scientist to architect and drive critical data initiatives. This role combines data science innovation, stakeholder leadership, and analytical excellence to define the future direction of our customer excellence and field operations strategy.

 

Impact You'll Make:

 

As a key data scientist on our Data and Analytics team, you'll architect and shape data initiatives that revolutionize how we support our customers and business operations, including AI integration strategies.

 

You'll have direct engagement with key stakeholders across TELUS, expanding your sphere of influence while delivering measurable business transformation through the ASPIRE program and operational efficiency improvements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Data Architecture & Innovation

  • Design, analyze, and implement cost-driven strategies through robust data models
  • Develop analytics to identify operational efficiencies and revenue opportunities
  • Leverage AI and machine learning to develop sophisticated analytics solutions

 

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Create compelling data narratives and analytical presentations
  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather key performance indicators (KPIs) and explain variances
  • Communicate insights effectively through compelling analytical presentations
  • Identify new opportunities through data-driven performance analysis

 

Implementation & Excellence

  • Guide implementation of analytics solutions and strategic resource allocation
  • Develop and monitor performance KPIs and success metrics for field operations
  • Lead analytical reviews and adaptation of performance strategies
  • Enable field revenue generation through the ASPIRE program analytics

Join Our Dynamic Customer Excellence Team as a Data Scientist!

 

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for data and a drive for success? The Customer Excellence team, a fast-paced, highly engaged, and results-oriented group, is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Customer Excellence and Field Solutions Data and Analytics team. You will play a crucial role in delivering best-in-class customer experience strategies and enabling field revenue generation through the Aspire program.

 

In this role, you will:

 

  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather key performance indicators (KPIs), explain variances, and identify new opportunities
  • Design, analyze, and implement cost-driven strategies using robust data models
  • Develop analytics to identify operational efficiencies.
  • Leverage AI and machine learning to create complex analytics.
  • Communicate insights effectively through compelling visual presentations (graphics over text).

 

What you bring to the table:

 

  • A proven track record in performance consulting, business analytics, and/or revenue operations
  • Strong analytical skills for complex data and KPIs
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL
  • Advanced knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Exceptional analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent program management skills
  • Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders
  • Negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Analytics, or related field
  • 5+ years of business systems analysis experience in enterprise environments
  • Proven track record in performance consulting, business analytics, and/or revenue operations
  • Strong analytical skills for complex data and KPIs
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL
  • Advanced knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Exceptional analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

 

What Sets You Apart:

 

  • Track record of developing successful analytics and performance solutions
  • Ability to identify analytical opportunities in complex data environments
  • Advanced business analytics and assessment capabilities
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent program management skills
  • Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders

 

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its international scope.

 

Salary Range:  $86,000-$136,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …
Job Type:  This is for a current vacancy

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

Technology Solutions

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

5G
TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

6
Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

1
Million active users logging into My TELUS per month (consumer mobility).

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.