Senior Data Scientist - Research and Analytics Innovation

Company: CGIC
Department: Business Intelligence
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English required, French as an asset

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our Business Intelligence team empowers decision making using leading edge science and analytics. We strive to deliver a single version of truth, by providing our business partners with access to comprehensive data and valuable insights to help our organization achieve operational excellence.

As a Senior Data Scientist in Research and Analytics Innovation, you will contribute on various initiatives while also supporting the team through coaching on clever use of data and advanced analytics. You will be responsible for providing significant business value through the creation; maintenance; implementation of analytical, predictive and machine learning models. As part of the research team, you will focus on enabling new technologies and analytical tools within the organization, including generative AI.

• Coaching peers on the use of a scientific methodology in all projects, tasks, and interactions.
• Defining the required models/technique to solve business problems and support other thorough the execution. 
• Having full proficiency in data science with a proven track record in programming, using various statistical techniques, predictive modelling methods, and machine learning algorithms to achieve the expected outcome.
• Delivering and designing deliver and design production ready models and analytic solutions autonomously.
• Designing data science projects by breaking complex problems or high-level business objectives into smaller problems that can be addressed using data science.

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs. 
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions. 
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. 
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. 

• You have 6-9 years of experience in Data Science or Actuarial Science.  Having experience in the P&C insurance industry is a requirement. 
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or any other relevant field.  Having completed Graduate studies in any of the previous fields would be also seen as an asset.
• You have or are working towards an ACAS or FCAS designations would be considered an asset. 
• You have strong knowledge and understanding of: Data analysis, Programing/tools, Modelling techniques, Research, Architecture/design.
• You have experience solving complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and can provide clear recommendations for improvement.
• Proficiency in following technologies is required: Python
• Proficiency in the following technologies is an asset: R & SQL. 
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate. 

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs. 
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. 
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community. 
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary range $83,774 to $133,700+,

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.