Job description
Who needs insurance? Everybody. That keeps us busy. Very busy.
At the Intact Lab, we use machine learning, data science, software engineering, AI, agility, UX and design thinking to transform the customer experience for millions of Canadians.
Simplifying insurance takes creativity, empathy and hard work. We explore, take risks, make mistakes, and learn all day, every day.
Here, innovation is everyone's job. Ready to make your mark?
As a Senior Data Scientist with the Intact Lab, you'll thrive as a technical expert, thought leader, and teacher with our diverse and highly skilled team. You'll leverage your expertise and knowledge of trends in analytics to make recommendations that solve complex problems and promote best practices across the organization. With the support of a passionate team, you will help create real value for both customers and teammates. Enjoy a work experience that promotes work-life balance with one of North America’s recognized best employers.
What you’ll do here:
- Develop innovative solutions for trend recognition using machine learning and advanced statistics
- Transform complex databases into relevant conclusions and recommendations
- Keep pace with new approaches and trends and use them in your own solutions
- Help maintain our data mining tools and platforms
- Make actionable recommendations based on the findings
- Work with other departments to promote the adoption of analytical principles within the organization
- Validate the quality of the analytical approach and project outputs of the other team members
What you bring to the table:
- Your Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (mathematics, science, engineering, operational research, economics, statistics, AI, computer science or a related field)
- Your 5 years of experience in the field of advanced statistics, data mining and text mining
- A multi-platform production experience with the following commercial and open-source data mining frameworks:
- Open-source frameworks: R, Python, GitHub
- Expert-level understanding of the underlying theory of machine learning
- Expert-level understanding in either computer image analysis, natural language processing or artificial intelligence
- Your enthusiasm for teamwork
- Your ability to focus on vaguely defined issues requiring the application of a creative approach
- Your strong communication, time management and work organization skills
Here, innovation is everyone’s job and you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark. In return, we promise you the support, opportunities and flexibility to do you life’s best work and be your best self.
Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team:
- An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
- Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
- A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success
- An extensive, flexible benefits package
- An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased
- A $350 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle
Flexible Work Arrangements
We’re proud to support a flexible hybrid approach which gives everyone the best of both worlds. While there are no minimum or maximum time requirements, each team’s need for in-person connections will be different and there will be times you’ll join your colleagues at the office.
#Hybrid
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.
This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #myReferrals3000
#LI-IT
#LI-Hybrid
