Job Information
Fujitsu Data Scientist in Ottawa, Ontario
Data Scientist
Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Location Flexibility: Primary Location Only
Req Id: 4379
Posting Start Date: 2/10/26
Fujitsu Canada is seeking a full-time, permanent Data Scientist to support enterprise-scale Knowledge Management (KM) modernization projects for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This role focuses on AI/ML/NLP-driven transformation, semantic enrichment, and intelligent content migration aligned with federal compliance and innovation standards.
Responsibilities
Apply AI/ML/NLP techniques to support semantic search, contradiction detection, and content enrichment.
Design and implement knowledge graphs and ontology models for scalable KM frameworks.
Develop and deploy supervised and unsupervised learning models for metadata validation and document classification.
Integrate Azure Cognitive Services and other AI tools for automated tagging, summarization, and quality assurance.
Collaborate with architects, linguists, and content authors to ensure semantic consistency and accuracy.
Support bilingual dataset processing and merging into unified knowledge articles.
Contribute to iterative development cycles, rapid prototyping, and continuous integration.
Participate in the design of scalable, API-accessible KM ecosystems using DevOps practices.
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.
Experience with semantic search, topic modeling, entity recognition, and contradiction detection.
Familiarity with RDF, SPARQL, and ontology design for knowledge graph development.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for managing AI workflows.
Knowledge of DITA XML, XSLT, and Document-as-Code principles.
Ability to handle bilingual datasets (English/French) and ensure semantic consistency.
Understanding of responsible AI practices including bias mitigation and explainability.
Nice to Have Skills
Experience with FAISS, Pinecone, or similar tools for semantic clustering and search.
Familiarity with FrameNet and other linguistic resources for semantic enrichment.
Exposure to LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Claude) for content rewriting and summarization.
Experience with post-migration analytics using Power BI, Tableau, or Quicksight.
Prior work in regulated or public sector environments leveraging AI for KM modernization.
General Requirements
Must reside in theGatineau area in Quebec.
Hybrid work arrangement — onsite at least three days per week, with additional days as needed.
Eligibility for Reliability Status security clearance; minimum five years’ residency in Canada.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and emerging technologies.
Relocation Supported: No
Visa Sponsorship Approved: No