Lead Data Scientist

System1; Guelph; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to join their dynamic Data Analytics team. This pivotal role involves leveraging your extensive experience in data analysis and statistical modeling to drive insights and strategies in the Search Engine Monetization sector. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop analytical dashboards, and mentor junior analysts while staying abreast of industry trends. With a competitive salary, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional development, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization committed to innovation and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and equity

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

RRSP with matching contributions

Paid professional development opportunities

Leadership and growth opportunities

Virtual team-building events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization of large datasets.
• Expertise in modeling and statistical techniques for complex business problems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing data from search engine marketing campaigns for performance insights.
• Developing and maintaining analytical dashboards to track key performance indicators.
• Training and mentoring junior data analysts on best practices.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Data Science

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Pandas

NumPy

Tableau

PowerBI

Snowflake

BigQuery

AWS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our growing Data Analytics team. This role requires a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and effective communication of complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on our profitable Search Engine Monetization business.

Responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing data from search engine marketing campaigns, including keyword performance, ad spend, and conversions.
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify data-driven opportunities and develop strategies to leverage data assets.
3. Developing and maintaining analytical dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators and provide insights to stakeholders.
4. Analyzing data trends to identify improvement opportunities and making recommendations to leadership.
5. Utilizing statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights and build predictive models.
6. Training and mentoring junior data analysts on data analysis techniques and best practices.
7. Staying updated with industry trends in search engine marketing and data analysis.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization of large datasets.
• Expertise in modeling and statistical techniques for complex business problems.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, including Jupyter notebooks and frameworks like Pandas and NumPy.
• Knowledge of industry KPIs (CPA, CPC, ROAS) and experience establishing new KPIs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage with leaders at all levels.
• Experience with data storage systems like Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS, and optimizing their usage.
• Skilled in data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or similar.
• Strong ability to access and combine data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, etc.).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity.
• Generous PTO, 11 company holidays, and open sick time.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance.
• RRSP with matching contributions.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Leadership and growth opportunities.
• Virtual team-building events.

The base salary range in Canada for this full-time position is $170,300 - $212,900 + bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges depend on role, level, location, skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process. Our headquarters is in Marina del Rey, CA, with offices in Bellevue, WA, and Guelph, ON. Location-specific policies and accommodations will be discussed during interviews.