Data Scientist

Ottawa 27 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Fujitsu Canada is seeking a full-time, permanent Data Scientist to support enterprise-scale Knowledge Management (KM) modernization projects. This role focuses on AI/ML/NLP development, semantic enrichment, and data transformation in hybrid environments, contributing to the delivery of intelligent, scalable KM solutions. Top Skills: • Master's degree in data science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computational Linguistics. • Proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, Pandas, and lxml. • Experience with supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models. • Expertise in NLP techniques including tokenization, entity recognition, topic modeling, and semantic search. • Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic enrichment. • Strong understanding of XML structure, namespaces, and DOM manipulation. • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and normalized schema design. • Familiarity with Git for version control and collaboration. • Experience with Azure Cognitive Services and DevOps pipelines. • Experience in regulated or public sector environments. Responsibilities • Design and implement AI/ML models for semantic search, contradiction detection, and content rewriting. • Build and query knowledge graphs using RDF, SPARQL, and ontology design. • Develop and optimize XSLT stylesheets and XPath expressions for XML transformation. • Author and manage structured content using DITA XML and document-as-code principles. • Design and execute Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows using Python and tools like Talend or Apache NiFi. • Conduct data lineage and metadata management to ensure traceability and integrity. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, linguists, and content authors. • Support iterative development cycles, rapid prototyping, and continuous integration. • Integrate AI frameworks with SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and workflow automation tools. Mandatory Skills • Master's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computational Linguistics. • Proficiency in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, Pandas, and lxml. • Experience with supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models. • Expertise in NLP techniques including tokenization, entity recognition, topic modeling, and semantic search. • Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic enrichment. • Strong understanding of XML structure, namespaces, and DOM manipulation. • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and normalized schema design. • Familiarity with Git for version control and collaboration. • Experience with Azure Cognitive Services and DevOps pipelines. • Experience in regulated or public sector environments. Nice to Have Skills • Familiarity with LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Claude) for content generation and summarization. • Experience with FAISS or Pinecone for semantic clustering. • Exposure to FrameNet and other linguistic resources for semantic understanding. • Experience with shell scripting, Typescript, Scala, or R. • Use of Power BI, Tableau, or Quicksight for post-migration analytics. • Understanding of bias mitigation, explainability, and responsible AI practices. • Experience with contradiction detection and semantic validation. • Familiarity with document chunking for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). General Requirements • Must reside in the Gatineau area in Quebec. • Hybrid work arrangement - onsite at least three days per week, with additional days as needed. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Commitment to quality and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies. • Eligibility for Reliability Security status; minimum five years' residency in Canada. • Experience working in a multicultural or multilingual environment. • Familiarity with agile or other modern project management methodologies. • Previous experience in a remote or hybrid work setting.