Senior Data Scientist

BDO (Nederland); Vancouver; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Innovation and Change team. This role involves collecting and analyzing large datasets, building machine learning models and collaborating with teams to drive data-driven decision-making and strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have a robust academic background and significant industry experience.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Market leading personal time off policy

Commitment to overall wellness

Professional development opportunities

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Expertise in Python data science libraries like Pandas, matplotlib, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn.
• Experience training custom transformer models like Llama and Mistral.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Build custom machine learning models and natural language processing systems.
• Clearly communicate technical analysis and results to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Visualization

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Kubernetes

Nvidia Triton Servers

Git

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters apeople-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Innovation and Change team at BDO Canada is looking to onboard a Senior Data Scientist with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to drive data-driven decision-making. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams & service lines to develop, enhance and implement ML predictive models, GEN AI, AI Agent solutions to facilitate in decision making, actionable insights thus achieving productivity and revenue gains and indirectly contributing to the organization's strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and transform large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Build custom machine learning models and natural language processing systems using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Leverage tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and Nvidia Triton Servers to develop specialized large language models tailored to business needs.
• Train, evaluate, and optimize models for accuracy, explainability, and ethical alignment.
• Clearly communicate technical analysis and results to stakeholders using data visualizations, reports, and presentations.
• Continuously monitor models and data pipelines in production to ensure quality and reliability.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, and other AI methods.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years’ experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Expertise in Python data science libraries like Pandas, matplotlib, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases is essential.
• Knowledge graph
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development, ensuring all code is well-documented and follows best practices.
• Experience training custom transformer models like Llama and Mistral.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP for model deployment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for translating complex data into actionable insights.

Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note-taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .

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Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters apeople-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Innovation and Change team at BDO Canada is looking to onboard a Senior Data Scientist with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to drive data-driven decision-making. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams & service lines to develop, enhance and implement ML predictive models, GEN AI, AI Agent solutions to facilitate in decision making, actionable insights thus achieving productivity and revenue gains and indirectly contributing to the organization's strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and transform large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Build custom machine learning models and natural language processing systems using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Leverage tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and Nvidia Triton Servers to develop specialized large language models tailored to business needs.
• Train, evaluate, and optimize models for accuracy, explainability, and ethical alignment.
• Clearly communicate technical analysis and results to stakeholders using data visualizations, reports, and presentations.
• Continuously monitor models and data pipelines in production to ensure quality and reliability.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, and other AI methods.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years’ experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Expertise in Python data science libraries like Pandas, matplotlib, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases is essential.
• Knowledge graph
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development, ensuring all code is well-documented and follows best practices.
• Experience training custom transformer models like Llama and Mistral.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP for model deployment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for translating complex data into actionable insights.

Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note-taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.

More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .

#LI-SA2

About us

When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge.

From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.