Data Scientist

CGI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver data-driven solutions using Teradata and SAS. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing project documents, and ensuring data integrity. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SQL and data warehousing along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a company that values ownership, teamwork, and diversity.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Teradata and SAS, including SAS DI.
• Experience in data warehousing, including data mapping, transformation, and profiling.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling large, complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements.
• Analyze BRD/SRS documents to assess project impact and estimate effort.
• Investigate data/process anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data validity, integrity, and quality.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Teradata

SAS

Job description

Position Description

The Data Scientist will be responsible for delivering solutions using data primarily sourced from Teradata environments.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements.
• Analyze BRD/SRS documents to assess project impact and estimate effort/cost.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for implementation.
• Participate in the full project lifecycle from requirements to solution design.
• Investigate data/process anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data validity, integrity, and quality.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and provide actionable insights.
• Work with BI tools in an agile environment to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Data Science teams to influence product strategy.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Teradata and SAS (including SAS DI).
• Strong SQL skills: writing queries, creating tables, views, and procedures.
• Experience in data warehousing, including data mapping, transformation, and profiling.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective technical/billing solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling large, complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical).
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
  

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.