Junior Data Scientist: Actuarial Modeling & Analytics

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

Job summary

A prominent financial services organization in Toronto is seeking a Junior Data Scientist. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in data science techniques to enhance actuarial modelling. You will develop analytical workflows, contribute to statistical modeling, and support data architecture initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in analytics workflows, particularly in Microsoft Azure. This position also emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related fields.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in English and knowledge of French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical workflows for insurance segmentation.
• Assist in testing and monitoring statistical models.
• Contribute to data architecture by preparing data used in production pipelines.

Skills

Data science techniques

Statistical modeling

Python programming

R programming

Git/DevOps practices

Analytics workflows

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse

Job description

A prominent financial services organization in Toronto is seeking a Junior Data Scientist. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in data science techniques to enhance actuarial modelling. You will develop analytical workflows, contribute to statistical modeling, and support data architecture initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in analytics workflows, particularly in Microsoft Azure. This position also emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.