Senior Specialist, Data

Economical Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Incentive programs

RRSP and pension

Job summary

Economical Insurance, part of Definity, seeks a Senior Data Specialist to lead data product development for Commercial Insurance. The role emphasizes translating business needs into actionable data solutions, collaborating with business and tech stakeholders, and driving data governance and quality across projects.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in data product prototyping, strong SQL/Python on cloud platforms, and familiarity with Agile practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in CS, actuarial science, math, or software engineering.
• 3–5 years prototyping and developing data/analytics products as a Data Analyst or Data Engineer.
• Experience with Agile product development preferred.
• Expert SQL and Python on cloud platforms; knowledge of Scala/Java/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate new data products for Commercial Insurance based on business needs.
• Translate business requirements into user stories with clear specifications.
• Support scoping, impact assessments, effort estimation, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business and engineering on test planning and result review.
• Ensure data documentation, data integrity, and governance with stakeholders.
• Share knowledge on data tools and analytics best practices with the team.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

Agile

Data products

Data governance

Geospatial analytics

Data visualization

Machine learning

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Scala

Java

C++

Job description

The Opportunity

The Senior Data Specialist is an innovative and experienced analytics professional with hands-on expertise in all facets of data product development and a driving passion for turning business challenges and needs into game-changing data products.

Job Description

The Senior Data Specialist is an innovative and experienced analytics professional with hands-on expertise in all facets of data product development and a driving passion for turning business challenges and needs into game-changing data products.

What To Expect

• Actively contribute to the design of new and innovative data products for Commercial Insurance. Analyze and evaluate new data sources based on current and future business requirements.


• Facilitate and participate in user story and requirement elaboration sessions with business and technical stakeholders, identifying both upstream and downstream functional and non-functional requirements. Oversee the documentation and translation of business needs into compelling user stories with clear business requirements and technical specifications.


• Contribute to project management activities such as scoping, impact assessments and estimating project efforts, identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures, communicating activity status as well as escalating and communicating possible issues.


• Working with business and engineering team on test planning, test case creation, documentation, and review of test case results for data products.


• Working collaboratively with business stakeholders to ensure completeness of data documentation, monitoring of data integrity, and data governance.


• Keeping current on data and analytics tools and best practices and sharing experience and learnings with data consumers and colleagues.

What You Bring

• University degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or equivalent.


• Min 3-5 years of experience with prototyping and development of data and analytics products as a Data Analyst or Data Engineer. Experience in Agile product development is highly preferred.


• Expert level skills in SQL and Python on cloud platforms. Familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset.


• Experience with modern insurance processes and common data products is considered a strong asset.


• Familiarity with data science, machine learning, data visualization, and geospatial analytics.

Salary Expectations

$92,000-$142,000

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles


• Company share ownership program


• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.


• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions


• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations


• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams


• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents


• Wellness and recognition programs


• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.

It's better here - but don't take our word for it.

Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.