Data Scientist

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Advanced Analytics team. This role involves applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems such as demand forecasting and pricing optimization. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in data science, with strong skills in SQL and Python. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary ranging from $81,000 to $112,500.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-the-job training

Paid vacation and floater days

Employee volunteerism opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles.
• Strong experience with large datasets and proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to analytics initiatives using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Develop and improve analytical models to understand demand drivers.
• Create clear visualizations and collaborative recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Azure Data Ecosystem

Job description

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities.

Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product.

• Work Location – Toronto
• Hybrid Environment – This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. Subject to change. The in-office requirement is a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.
• Salary – The base salary for this position is from $81,000- $112,500. The starting base salary is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, experience, and internal equity.
• Initial Posting Close Date – February 13, 2026

About This Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Data Scientist to join our Data Science and Advanced Analytics team. This Advanced Analytics role is part of the broader Technology function and plays a key role in supporting high impact, data driven initiatives across the organization. The team partners with stakeholders in commercial strategy, sales execution, and operations to address complex business challenges through advanced analytics and machine learning.

As a Data Scientist, you will contribute to cross functional projects involving demand modeling, promotion and trade spend optimization, pricing and elasticity analysis, network and inventory optimization, and scenario modeling. You will work closely with business partners to translate exploratory analytical work into scalable, production ready solutions that enhance planning, strengthen decision making, and improve execution across the organization

Responsibilities

• Contribute to analytics initiatives using statistical and machine learning techniques to solve business problems in demand forecasting, pricing, and product optimization.
• Support the development and improvement of analytical models to understand demand drivers and price elasticity, ensuring insights are practical, reliable, and business-relevant.
• Assist in building tools and analytical processes that improve trade spend effectiveness and promotional performance, enabling smarter commercial and sales decisions.
• Support analytics initiatives that enhance operational planning and execution, applying data-driven insights as the function expands into operations-focused areas.
• Create clear visualizations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendations for commercial, sales, and operations stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a college diploma in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering); a Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied machine learning roles, with exposure to business-focused analytics.
• Strong experience working with large, complex datasets and proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques, such as regression-based models, tree-based models and optimization approaches.
• Foundational understanding of demand forecasting, elasticity modeling, promotional analysis, or scenario modeling.
• Familiarity with analytics development within Databricks and the Azure data ecosystem is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI (preferred) or Tableau.
• Ability to communicate analytical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work through ambiguity, take initiative, and suggest new analytical approaches or opportunities to improve business outcomes.

Why work with us?

• Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
• Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
• We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days.
• We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
• We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/

Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email [e-mail] .

Important – please note

All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.