Data Scientist

Post Date

May 27, 2025

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5J0B8
Canada
Aug 13, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Collections

Req #

TOR-784917

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Scientist to support our innovative Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives within a leading financial institution. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning, with a passion for data integrity and actionable insights.

As a Data Scientist on the GenAI team, you will collaborate closely with data engineers and AI researchers to validate and interpret model outputs, ensuring the reliability and relevance of insights derived from advanced AI systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments to evaluate model performance, performing in-depth data analysis to uncover trends and anomalies, and developing dashboards and reports using Tableau to communicate findings to stakeholders.

You will also be expected to write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and validation, and work with Python and Snowflake to manipulate and analyze large datasets. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS is a plus.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in data science, data analysis, or related roles
Proficiency in SQL (a short SQL test may be part of the interview process)
Strong analytical and statistical skills, with hands-on experience in Python
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
Familiarity with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses
Exposure to Generative AI or machine learning projects
Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.