Intermediate Machine Learning Engineer

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings

Share plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness

Volunteer opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an ML Engineer to design and implement ML pipelines across cloud and on-prem environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support deployment, monitoring, and optimize performance, while applying MLOps practices such as CI/CD and retraining workflows.

The role requires 2–4 years of ML engineering experience, strong Python and ML libraries, and familiarity with AWS/Snowflake and Linux. Hybrid work model and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, data science, engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of ML engineering or related experience.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost).
• Experience with AWS and Snowflake; Linux familiarity.
• Basic experience with Jenkins and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML pipelines and services in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for scalable ML solutions.
• Support model deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Apply MLOps practices including CI/CD, model versioning, retraining workflows.
• Work with Snowflake and AWS services to support ML model deployment.
• Maintain on-premise ML workflows and ensure data privacy and security standards.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

XGBoost

AWS

Snowflake

Azure

GCP

Linux

Jenkins

Docker

SQL

MLflow

Airflow

Spark

Snowpark

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

MLflow

Airflow

Job description

Experience Aviva Together, we are Aviva. Our values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence - guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in designing and implementing ML pipelines and services in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and contribute to scalable ML solutions.
• Support model deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Apply MLOps practices such as CI/CD, model versioning, and retraining workflows.
• Work with Snowflake and AWS services to support ML model deployment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of on-premise ML workflows.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in machine learning engineering or related roles.
• Proficiency in Python, along with data processing and ML libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost).
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Snowflake cloud services, as well as Linux-based systems.
• Basic experience with Jenkins and containerization tools such as Docker.
• Strong SQL skills, including an understanding of query optimization techniques.
• Exposure to ML workflow tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow) and monitoring frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with Apache Spark and Snowpark for scalable data processing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, Azure, GCP).

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.