Senior Data Scientist

Vantage; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking analytics firm as a Senior Data Engineer, where you'll develop innovative forecasting models that drive strategic decisions. This role involves designing and deploying machine learning pipelines in cloud environments, transforming complex data into actionable insights. As part of a fully remote team, you'll collaborate with diverse professionals to create impactful data science solutions. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to shape the future of an industry-leading platform. If you're passionate about data and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee share ownership

Flexible work/life balance

Great health benefits

Career development allowance

Mac laptop & Apple equipment

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data science with a track record of impactful solutions.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end machine learning pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning pipelines for forecasting.
• Translate technical insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Senior Data Engineer

Vantage Analytics is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who wants to be part of a small team and have a big impact.

As a Senior Data Scientist with Vantage Analytics, you’ll be responsible for developing cutting-edge forecasting models and advanced analytics solutions. You’ll design and deploy end-to-end machine learning pipelines—from data ingestion and model development to deployment and monitoring—in cloud-based environments. Your work will transform complex data sets into actionable insights, directly influencing our strategic decision-making and innovation.

Our primary tools include Python for statistical modeling and machine learning, SQL for data extraction and analysis, and cloud-based data science workbenches (on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) to manage and scale our solutions. You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that our predictive models and analytics products not only perform optimally but also drive real business value.

We are a fully remote team, but are primarily based in southern Ontario, and usually get together at least once a month for planning, team building, and group work.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Minimum of 4 years in data science, analytics, or a related field with a proven track record of building impactful data science solutions.
2. Hands-on experience in designing and deploying end-to-end machine learning pipelines, particularly forecasting models.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced statistical methodologies—including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time-series forecasting—to rigorously validate and interpret predictive models.
4. Proficiency in Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL.
5. Familiarity with cloud-based data science workbenches (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, or GCP AI Platform) to develop scalable solutions.
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights for non-technical stakeholders.
7. Experience in ad-tech, online advertising, retailer analytics is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee share ownership – because Vantage wants you to truly share the success.
• Flexible work/life, remote-first philosophy.
• Great health benefits from Day 1.
• Career development / continuing education allowance – we all want to stay sharp.
• Mac laptop & other Apple equipment (we’ll give you a budget to build your perfect work-from-home environment because ergonomics matter).
• Team building activities to keep things fun: wonderland days, cottage trips (COVID permitting), virtual games & escape rooms, team lunches, and weekly nacho breaks on Fridays.

About Vantage

Vantage plays in a $250BN addressable market in North America that is seeing significant disruption. Retailers are transforming their digital marketing practices to drive customer acquisition and are looking for new profit centers in retail media networks.

Vantage is uniquely positioned in this space, having established a technology platform that is custom built for retail media. We offer the only turnkey platform for integrated retail media networks. We significantly out-perform online media benchmarks by leveraging automation, machine learning, and AI. Ours is the market-leading platform and we have real traction with some of the biggest names in retail.

We are excited to expand the team and take the company to the next level. You would have the opportunity to get in early and obviously that comes with great possible financial upside, but it also comes with an opportunity to shape the culture of the team. So, we’re picky about the people we invite to join the journey. We’re looking for true team players, not lone wolves, or temporary hired guns. We are professionals with a passion for doing great work and driving real success for Vantage and our clients.

Headquartered in Toronto but working fully remotely, the Vantage team is diverse, creative and fun. Our belief is that our strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables Vantage to be better. We also believe that people are happiest and can accomplish the most amazing things when they have the freedom and flexibility to customize their work and life environments, and can take on huge, stimulating challenges with fantastic colleagues.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into building a team. Vantage offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. All employees are also owners, as everyone is enrolled into the Vantage Employee Stock Option Plan. Vantage provides strong maternity / parental leave benefits in all jurisdictions. Vantage also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, development courses, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Vantage employees enjoy generous vacation, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time, and other time off are provided consistent with relevant jurisdictions and company policies.

Reasonable accommodations are available to job applicants on request and throughout the application process.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.