Posterity Group Consulting helps clients assess risks and opportunities associated with the energy transition by providing the information, tools, and guidance they need to navigate the future.

Our team of experts provide modelling, analysis, and advice on how policy, technology, and economics influence the energy system. We support clean energy programs; integrated resource planning; policy impact assessment; energy transition scenario analysis; and sector-focused energy forecasting. We are trusted advisors to utilities, energy planners, policy makers, and private sector organizations across North America.

Who We Are

As a consulting company, we use our knowledge and experience to help clients solve challenging problems. The sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities allow us to solve these problems. These differences make Posterity Group a more interesting and richer workplace. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we want every individual we interact with to experience kindness, consideration, and inclusion. Our values are:

Responsibility to Act: We strive to make the world a better place by working on the climate crisis
Honesty: We strive to create a safe space for honesty, which requires vulnerability, openness, collaboration, and accountability
Continuous Improvement: We strive for continuous improvement at personal and company levels
Kindness: We engage with kindness and empathy, and we do so fairly and equitably
Integrity: We have the courage to stand by our beliefs and the facts

We offer a healthy work atmosphere that is purposeful, motivating and gratifying. Our progressive management policies include:

Flexibility on work location and hours
Health benefits, including drug, dental, and supplemental health coverage
Four weeks of vacation, plus our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Fridays from Canada Day through to Labour Day.
Profit sharing.

The Role

We are looking for a versatile professional with expertise in both data science and data engineering for a full-time permanent Data Scientist/Engineer role to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. This position will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data pipelines that feed into our energy analysis models. You will work closely with analysts and energy engineers across our consulting team to ensure the seamless flow and integrity of data, enabling the development of accurate and reliable energy models. Your role is crucial in ensuring our models have access to high-quality, timely data from a diverse range of sources. Main job activities include:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to collect, process, and store large volumes of data from diverse sources
Collaborate with energy engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and ensurethe availability and reliability of data for energy models
Preprocess data to optimize energy model performance and support model development(including machine learning)
Normalize energy modelling results and house these in databases for more efficient results visualization
Implement data validation and cleaning procedures to ensure data quality and consistency
Monitor data pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for speed and reliability
Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, data sources, and data models
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in data science/engineering and energy demand analysis
Work with cloud platforms and data storage solutions to manage data infrastructure
In collaboration with our cybersecurity team, implement data security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Other tasks as required, depending on experience

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Three or more years experience as a Data Scientist/Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in the energy or utilities sector
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R
Knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, and with data services (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks)
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and experience building data warehouses or data lakes
Understanding of data security best practices
Solid understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling (including machine learning frameworks), and data mining techniques
Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka would be an asset
Familiarity with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Airflow, Talend) would be an asset
Candidates must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

The anticipated salary band for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 with flexibility based on experience. Preferred locations are Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver however we will consider applicants based in other Canadian locations.Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 30, 2025.

If your career goals and values align with ours, we encourage you to apply and indicate why you could be a good fit in a cover letter, even if you do not meet all the criteria listed above.

Posterity Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing diversity in all forms—race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension—brings a wealth of perspectives that strengthen our team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute, ensuring that all voices are heard and included. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We welcome applicants to identify as part of an equity-seeking group in their cover letter should they wish to.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Remote/Telecommute/Work From Home

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