Senior Data Scientist

Aquent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a client in Toronto, specializing in retail media advertising. You will develop machine learning models to enhance campaign effectiveness while collaborating with a dynamic team. Applicants should have strong data science experience and skills in Python and SQL.

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in data science, analytics, and/or measurement.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools; strong skills in Python and SQL.
• Experience with cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain machine learning models to optimize media spending.
• Perform advanced data analysis using SQL and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions.

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

SQL

Python

Education

Post-secondary education in computer science, statistics, or machine learning

Master’s or higher

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitHub Actions

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

***We are seeking candidates who are located in Canada, authorized to work in Canada on a T4 basis, and cancommute to Toronto, ON up tofour days/week*

Are you a data-driven innovator with a passion for transforming retail media advertising? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on one of Canada’s largest first-party datasets, driving success through cutting-edge applications of statistics and machine learning techniques.

Our client is partnering with Aquent to find a Senior Data Scientist to join their pioneering Retail Media Network, which is experiencing rapid growth and shaping the future of personalized marketing. In this contract role, you will specialize in campaign measurement and audience creation. You will play a pivotal role in developing and refining machine learning models that optimize media spending, enhance campaign effectiveness, and unlock valuable customer insights. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of analysts, data scientists, and engineers to build and maintain efficient pipelines, processes, and monitoring solutions. Your expertise will empower data-driven decision-making and drive.

What Will You Do:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain machine learning models to measure the incremental impact of digital advertising campaigns and model new audiences.
• Create classification and regression models using cloud-based tools and standard packages like Pandas, NumPy, and SciKitLearn.
• Code media mix and multi-touch attribution models using cutting-edge techniques to optimize media spend and channel usage.
• Build the framework for statistically sound campaign measurement using the latest techniques in synthetic controls, audience inference, and lift measurement.
• Collaborate with other data science teams to integrate models into a standard MLOps framework, including CI/CD and monitoring.
• Work closely with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to build and maintain efficient pipelines, processes, and monitoring solutions.
• Perform advanced data analysis using SQL and Python (Pandas and NumPy).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into business processes.
• Clearly and concisely communicate complex data findings and model results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Must Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, and/or measurement within retail media, digital media, marketing, or advertising.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Strong skills in Python (including NumPy and Pandas) and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies.
• Post-secondary education in computer science, statistics, or machine learning. Master’s or higher a plus.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Cloud certifications.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is C$43to C$50/hr, T4. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.