Senior Manager - AI & Data Science

Loblaw; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Technologies in Brampton is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – AI & Data Science to lead the Healthcare Data Product team to build and enhance patient-focused analytics initiatives.

You will collaborate with product, technology and business partners to translate healthcare challenges into scalable data science solutions and mentor a team of data scientists across end-to-end projects.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of progressive experience in data science, AI, or analytics.
• Strong Python proficiency with experience in ML/AI; exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, NLP.
• Experience handling healthcare data (clinical, claims, pharmacy, population health) with strong data governance.
• Ability to lead complex AI initiatives and mentor data scientists.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of analytics, ML, and AI solutions for healthcare outcomes.
• Partner with product, technology and business teams to translate challenges into data science solutions.
• Drive end-to-end data science initiatives from problem definition to deployment and monitoring.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists.
• Communicate insights and business impact to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

AI

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

NLP

Healthcare data

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science/ CS/ AI/ Stats/ Math/ Engineering

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Does working with some of Canada’s most talented minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology powers some of Canada’s most game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.

Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, fosters a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology gives you the chance to excel, and helps you to strive for success in a big way. Keep reading to learn more!

Senior Manager – AI & Data Science | Brampton

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated Senior Manager – AI & Data Science to join the Healthcare Data Product team to build and enhance our user’s engagement projects. We are growing our patient focus, using our outstanding analytics capabilities and insights in a consultative approach with internal and external partners to drive decisions. You will get a sense of the big picture here, and a chance to make valuable contributions to very complex projects. The successful candidate will have a proven grasp of industry standards. We are looking for people that are passionate about what they do and want to progress their career as part of a cohesive, forward-thinking team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the development and delivery of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions that improve healthcare outcomes, patient experiences, operational efficiency and business performance
• Partner with product, technology and business teams to translate complex healthcare challenges into scalable data science solutions
• Drive end-to-end data science initiatives using healthcare datasets from problem definition and experimental design through deployment and ongoing performance monitoring and enhancement
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, establishing best practices for problem formulation, experimental and study design, model development, deployment, and performance monitoring.
• Communicate insights, recommendations, and business impact to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through clear, data-driven storytelling.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 4–5+ years of progressive experience in data science, AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy, life sciences, insurance, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands‑on experience developing machine learning and AI solutions; exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, NLP, or AI agents is highly valued.
• Experience working with healthcare-related data such as clinical, claims, pharmacy, patient/member, provider, or population health data, with a strong understanding of data quality, privacy, governance, and responsible AI considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex AI and analytics initiatives, mentor data scientists, and collaborate effectively with technical, clinical, product, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$100,000.00 - $132,000.00 / 100.000,00$ - 132.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.