Lead Data Scientist, Decision Science & Growth

Lyft; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation service provider in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist to lead analytics initiatives across its product suite. The successful candidate will define the roadmap for data science projects, influence key business strategies, and mentor junior analysts. This high-impact role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range of CAD $136,000 - CAD $170,000, along with extensive benefits covering health and family support.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Subsidized commuter benefits

Paid time off for new parents

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in decision science, data science or analytics.
• Ability to conduct deep analyses across large-scale datasets.
• Expertise in experimental design and causal inference frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-impact Data Science initiatives.
• Define decision frameworks and measurement strategies.
• Build and scale monitoring systems and business health metrics.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists.

Skills

Algorithm development

Machine learning

Causal inference

Experimentation

Data analysis

SQL proficiency

Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Statistical modeling tools

Job description

A leading transportation service provider in Toronto is seeking a Data Scientist to lead analytics initiatives across its product suite. The successful candidate will define the roadmap for data science projects, influence key business strategies, and mentor junior analysts. This high-impact role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range of CAD $136,000 - CAD $170,000, along with extensive benefits covering health and family support.