Data Scientist

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Toronto is looking for a data scientist to bridge business and technical solutions. The role involves leading teams, conducting impactful studies, and fostering innovation in a hybrid environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in project management and machine learning, alongside relevant educational qualifications. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and is open to diverse applicants.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus as per collective agreement

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in data science and project implementation.
• Ability to lead a team of 5-10 people.
• Experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate analytic solutions to both business and technical audiences.
• Conduct studies for system implementation decisions.
• Document technical requirements based on business needs.

Skills

Machine Learning

Excellent oral and written communication

Project management

Innovation

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Computer and information sciences

Mathematics

Economics

Business statistics

Job description

data scientist

Posted on January 02, 2026 by Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada

Location: 121 King St W Toronto, ON M5H 3T9 (Hybrid)

Salary: $124,500 to $160,800 per year (To be negotiated) – 37.5 hours per week.

Employment type: Permanent full-time. Starts as soon as possible. Vacancy: 1.

Overview

We are looking for a data scientist to communicate the business and technical benefits of analytic solutions, conduct studies to aid decisions on system implementation or migration, and lead and coordinate teams of information systems professionals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the business and technical benefits of the analytic solution to both business and technical audiences.
• Conduct business and technical studies to aid in decisions on system implementation or migration.
• Confer with clients to identify requirements.
• Discover trends and patterns within large amounts of information.
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements.
• Extract information from unstructured sets of data.
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery.
• Lead and coordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software, integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle.
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
• Lead and coordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models.
• Conduct usability testing and perform security and quality controls.
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests.
• Project management, leading/instructing individuals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma, Computer and information sciences, general; Engineering, general; Mathematics, general; Economics, general; Business statistics.
• Experience: 2 to 3 years in data science, project implementation, and management.
• Technical knowledge: Machine Learning.
• Area of specialization: Risk management.
• Supervision: Ability to lead 5‑10 people.
• Personal suitability: Excellent oral and written communication, innovation.

Benefits

• Health: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Financial: As per collective agreement, bonus.
• Long‑term: Maternity and parental benefits.

Employment groups & EEO Statement

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of any of the following groups:

• They provide physical, visual, auditory accessibility accommodations and training to create a welcoming environment for persons with disabilities.
• Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until: 2026‑01‑23.