Operations Research / Data Scientist

Operations Research / Industrial Engineering Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Operations Research / Industrial Engineering professional to support operational planning and decision-making in a complex government or defence environment.

The successful candidate will use data, forecasting, and analytical modeling to help anticipate operational needs, assess risk, identify constraints, optimize resources, and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and bottlenecks
• Forecast operational and resource requirements
• Use probability and analytical models to assess uncertainty and risk
• Develop scenarios to evaluate different courses of action
• Support resource allocation and capacity planning
• Identify operational constraints and recommend improvements
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support planning and decision-making

Requirements

• Secret security clearance
• Controlled Goods eligibility
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Background in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Experience with forecasting, optimization, analytical modeling, risk analysis, and resource planning
• Knowledge of probability, stochastic modeling, or uncertainty analysis
• Experience with decision analysis, bottleneck analysis, or Theory of Constraints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with simulation or scenario modeling
• Experience supporting Canadian government or defence programs
• Experience with tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI, or optimization/simulation software