Senior Data Scientist

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Waterloo, Ontario is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own technical direction and help build production-grade ML systems that impact mission-critical solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in data science or ML, strong statistics and anomaly detection, and advanced Python programming. You will work with experts in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, enabling hands-on discovery and scalable ML deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Science or Machine Learning experience.
• Expertise in statistics, experimental design, model evaluation and validation.
• Strong experience with anomaly detection.
• Advance Python programming skills with object-oriented design experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on data science development and model building.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to operationalize ML solutions.
• Mentor peers and guide technical decisions.

Skills

Data science experience

Statistics

Anomaly detection

Python programming

Tools

Azure ML

Job description

Located in Waterloo, this full-time Senior Data Scientist opportunity is with an innovative technology organization focused on advanced analytics andmachine learning. The team is leveraging Python-based machine learning frameworks, statistical modeling, anomaly detection, clustering, classification, and data quality analysis to solve challenging real-world problems in a highly technical environment.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior-level machine learning professional who wants to own technical direction rather than manage people. The biggest draw of this role is the ability to influence production-grade ML systems that directly impact mission-critical technology solutions. The team is looking for someone who can combine deep statistical expertise with practical machine learning experience to improve model performance, guide technical decisions, and mentor peers. You'll have the chance to work alongside subject matter experts, tackle difficult data science challenges, expand your technical leadership skills, and make a measurable impact while enjoying a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Data Science or Machine Learning experience
• Expertise in statistics, experimental design, model evaluation and validation
• Strong experience with anomaly detection
• Advance Python programming skills with object-oriented design experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of signal processing
• Experience working with sensor, time-series, or scientific measurement data
• Familiarity with Azure-based machine learning workflows

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 75% Python/Machine Learning/Statistical Modeling
• 25% Data Engineering, MLOps, and Production Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On
• 5% Management Duties
• 15% Team Collaboration

Current Vacancy: Yes

Use of AI in Hiring: Yes

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.