Junior Data Scientist: Actuarial Modeling & Analytics

Desjardins Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Calgary is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support actuarial modelling. In this entry-level role, you will develop analytical workflows, assist in building statistical models, and contribute to data architecture. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a relevant field, two years of experience, and advanced skills in Python and Azure. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous vacation policies are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
• Advanced proficiency in English due to interaction with English-speaking partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical workflows and tools for insurance segmentation.
• Assist in building, testing, and monitoring statistical models.
• Support model orchestration by preparing and maintaining orchestration pipelines.

Skills

Python

R

Microsoft Azure

Git

Data Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or computer science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse

Job description

A leading financial services organization in Calgary is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support actuarial modelling. In this entry-level role, you will develop analytical workflows, assist in building statistical models, and contribute to data architecture. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a relevant field, two years of experience, and advanced skills in Python and Azure. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous vacation policies are part of the package.