STATUS: Full-time, permanent

START: October 2024

Job & Company Overview

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and exciting startup environment, then this is the job for you! As an Operations Research Expert, you will be responsible for applying advanced analytical methods to help solve complex business problems and improve decision-making processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement models that optimize operations, resource allocation, and strategic planning. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintain our 100% growth rate from day 1 and you’ll be able to continuously share your ideas with us. What’s more? As our company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us!

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement mathematical models, simulations, and optimization algorithms to address business challenges.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Design and integrate machine learning solutions to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate the impact of different strategies.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in operations research and related fields.
• Document methodologies and maintain detailed records of analytical processes.

What to Look Forward To

• The chance to share your ideas & make an impact
• Personal & professional development programs
• A great team culture
• Promotion opportunities as our team continues to grow
• Own a part of the business in the ESOP program as of month 6
• Health benefits
• 3 weeks vacation + 1 week off for the holidays

What You’ll Need

• Master’s or PhD degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Operations Research Analyst or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of optimization techniques, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling.
• Continuously improve and refine existing optimization models to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Experience with optimization software and tools (e.g., Google OR-Tools, Gurobi, CPLEX).
• Experience with Machine Learning solution design and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in applying operations research techniques to real-world problems in industries to solve logistics and VRP problem.
• Experience with machine learning and data science methods.
• Familiar with predictive modeling, anomaly detection, price forecasting, and other machine learning applications.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud Platform

What We Value

• Get our hands dirty: We hustle for our customers and our team.
• Pick up a shovel: We take initiative and focus to move the business forward.
• Win as a crew: We respect, listen, and challenge each other to succeed.
• Have fun: We love a good laugh and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves.
• Great team culture: We want to hear your ideas! We have a work-hard, play-hard team mentality. Click on link below to view our culture code:

• English version
• French version

Why Work at GoMaterials?

As one of Montreal’s fastest-growing startups, GoMaterials is revolutionizing the procurement process in the landscape construction industry! Our B2B marketplace optimizes how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials and has allowed us to be named in 2023 one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail and one of Deloitte’s Fastest Growing Companies in North America, one of Canada’s most innovative companies in 2018 by Innovations of the World, and be one of 11 companies included in the 2022 Lazaridis Scaleup Program cohort.

Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!

Ready to Apply?

If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!