GoldSpot Discoveries Corp Job Opening // Data Scientist

Hi everyone!

We are hiring for a Data Scientist at GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. Apply through our active job posting here.

Summary:

We are looking for driven, collaborative, and entrepreneurial individuals looking to change the way mineral exploration and investment works in the industry.

GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. (http://goldspot.ca/) is a technology and analytics company that is developing and refining machine-learning technology capable of significantly improving mineral exploration targeting. The approach mitigates investment risk and increases the efficiency of exploration in data-rich environments. Past accolades include placing 2nd in the Integra Gold Rush Challenge, and a top five finalist in the Disrupt Mining Challenge. In addition, we are working with several multi-billion dollar companies well known in the mining sector.

We are a cross functional team with skillsets spanning geology, structural engineering, and finance. The Data Scientist will compliment the existing team by bringing their expertise and experience in data science and machine learning to our interesting data challenges. You will:

  • Develop solutions for real-world, large scale problems

  • Work with large amounts of data, including (but not limited to) raw geoscience data, raw geophysics data, satellite imagery, and financial investment data

  • Research and test machine learning algorithms to solve various data challenges

  • Draft reports, create proposals, and give presentations on research and results

  • Collaborate with a high performing, collaborative, and diverse team

  • Bring their enthusiasm for innovation, exploration, and intellectual curiosity to the table

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/MS/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or Geophysics

  • 1+ years of industry experience in ML modelling and engineering in applying deep learning in image or signal processing applications

  • Proficiency in one of the ML development platforms such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

  • Solid understanding of image and signal processing concepts

  • Experience writing complex Python code

  • Familiar with version control platforms

  • Collaborating with project management and establishing estimates for development work

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with AWS ML services

  • Demo projects in ML or Computer Vision

We offer:

  • A dynamic, diverse, and highly collaborative work environment

  • Casual business environment with significant flexibility

  • An opportunity to gain broad exposure to all sides of the business, as well as multiple industries

  • Chance to join a successful start-up in its early stages, and grow with the company

  • A focus and emphasis on personal development

Reach out for more information. Offices are based in Montreal and Toronto, with flexibility in work location. Successful hires can expect competitive salary and option plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree

Location:

  • Canada

Work remote!

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