Data Science Analyst

Loblaw; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Data Scientist Analyst for the Business & Customer Insights team in Canada. The role focuses on advanced analytics, ML, and AI to improve customer engagement, loyalty, and personalization.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights, build predictive models on GCP, and develop AI-powered workflows using tools like ChatGPT and Vertex AI.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Data Science, ML, or Advanced Analytics.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Stats/Math/CS/Engineering/Economics or related field.
• Strong Python and SQL skills for data manipulation and modeling.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, and Vertex AI.
• Experience with Generative AI/LLMs and AI workflows (asset).

Responsibilities

• Support machine learning and analytics solutions to improve customer engagement and loyalty.
• Develop and enhance predictive models and segmentation across projects.
• Build AI-powered workflows using Generative AI and LLM tools.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based data science solutions on GCP.
• Support experimentation and campaign measurement via A/B testing and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate insights into actions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/Math/CS/Engineering/Economics

Tools

BigQuery

Vertex AI

GCP

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Data Scientist Analyst, Business & Customer Insights

Join our Business & Customer Insights team and play a key role in shaping the future of customer engagement and loyalty through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI. You’ll work on high-impact initiatives, develop innovative data science solutions, and translate complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll have the opportunity to apply cutting‑edge technologies to enhance customer understanding, optimize loyalty programs, and deliver meaningful business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Support machine learning and advanced analytics solutions by applying statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data science techniques to solve business problems and improve customer engagement, personalization, and loyalty program effectiveness.
• Develop and enhance predictive models by supporting data preparation, feature engineering, model development, customer segmentation, and targeting methodologies across various business projects.
• Build and support AI-powered workflows and applications using Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI technologies, leveraging tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Qdrant, and Langfuse to automate analytical tasks, improve productivity, and generate actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based data science solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging technologies such as BigQuery, Vertex AI, and other cloud-based data and machine learning services.
• Support experimentation and campaign measurement through A/B testing, statistical analysis, and performance evaluation to assess business impact and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement by translating business challenges into analytical solutions, communicating insights, and developing reusable analytical tools and automated workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics , including relevant internship, co‑op, research, or project experience, and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL , with hands‑on experience in data manipulation, exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning development, and workflow automation.
• Solid foundation in machine learning and statistical concepts , including classification, regression, clustering, feature engineering, model evaluation, and A/B testing.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly BigQuery, Vertex AI, or other cloud-based data processing and machine learning technologies.
• Practical experience or demonstrated interest in Generative AI and LLM technologies , including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI-powered workflows, and Agentic AI applications. Exposure to retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), vector databases such as Qdrant, and LLM observability tools such as Langfuse is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills , with the ability to collaborate effectively and translate analytical findings into actionable business insights. Experience with customer analytics, loyalty programs, personalization, marketing measurement, or visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is considered an asset.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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