Data scientist jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 919
Employers: 450

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $125,601Across 96 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $71.22Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 7%65 listings
Hybrid: 48%439 listings
On-site: 45%414 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include TD (42), National Bank of Canada (20), Desjardins (14).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Data Architect
Swim Recruiting
Vancouver, BC
- $95 to $105 CAD / hour
- Contract
6-month contract Data Architect role working with an enterprise organization who have invested heavily in data and analytics.
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Machine Learning Scientist
Swim Recruiting
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- $100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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Data Scientist
Raise
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Data Scientist
Spait Infotech
Canada
- Full-time
Identify patterns, trends, and insights from structured and unstructured data.
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
vTech Solution Canada
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior Real World Data Scientist
AstraZeneca
Mississauga, ON · Canada - Mississauga
- Full-time
…innovative medicines by advancing the scientific use of Real World Data (RWD). In this role, you will apply RWD to support the rare disease portfolio, aligned with AstraZeneca best…
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SAS Data Scientist
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Data Scientist to support a strategic initiative focused on modernizing and migrating existing SAS-based analytics processes into Python. This individual will serve…
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Data Modeler
Manpower
Calgary, AB
- Contract
Reports to: Manager SCM Data, Innovation & Technology Strategy
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Data Architect
Kaizen Technologies
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are seeking a strategic Data Architect to define and implement enterprise data architecture that aligns with business objectives and supports digital transformation initiatives.
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Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
TEEMA
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Data Architect
BrainRidge Consulting
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Data…
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Senior Data Scientist (Applied ML) - Canada
NerdWallet
Remote, Canada
- $161,000 to $243,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist (Applied ML) to join us as a foundational member of our new team. You’ll help shape and advance our machine learning…
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AI Data Architect
SaskTel
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
- Contract
At SaskTel, this position is referred to as Client Technology Manager-IS (Corp Data Management)
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Machine Learning Engineer
Altis
Toronto, ON
- $65 to $75 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Senior Data Scientist
National Bank of Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
A career as a senior data scientist within the Financial Crime team at National Bank means contributing to the evolution of analytical capabilities and fraud risk management strategies…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
BuzzClan
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior Data Scientist
Adoc Talent Management
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Scientifique de données principal(e)// Senior Data Scientist- Travel Tech
Hopper
Remote, Canada
- $150,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Data Scientist- Travel Tech
Hopper
Remote, Canada
- $150,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
…partners need told clearly, repeatedly and fast. As a Senior Data Scientist on HTS you will own the analytical relationship with a portfolio of partners and build the machinery that answers…
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Senior Data Architect / Modeler - Contract
Compugen Inc
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior Data Architect/Modeller (AI/ML, RAG, Generative AI exp)
Bevertec
Toronto, ON
- $90 to $95 CAD / hour
- Contract
Job Role: Senior Data Architect/Modeller (AI/ML, RAG, Generative AI exp)
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Senior Data Architect
Miratech
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Machine Learning Engineer - Senior
TekStaff IT Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Data Science Developer - Senior/Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer
ThoughtStorm
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Strong hands-on experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modelling, and Machine Learning.

AstraZeneca

Senior Real World Data Scientist

Mississauga, ON, Canada
Canada - Mississauga, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

This is what you will do:

The Epidemiology and Real‑World Science team in Alexion–AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease Unit accelerates patient access to innovative medicines by advancing the scientific use of Real World Data (RWD). In this role, you will apply RWD to support the rare disease portfolio, aligned with AstraZeneca best practices and standards. Building on AstraZeneca’s strong Real World Evidence (RWE) foundation and internal data assets, the team is expanding through a dedicated Real World Data Science capability.

Successful candidates will tackle challenging problems with innovative methods to deliver Real World Insights and Evidence for stakeholders in Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Patient Safety. The ideal candidate is a curious, self‑directed learner with a proven record of deriving value from routinely collected healthcare or observational data, delivering health analytics across Public Health, Pharmaceutical R&D, Commercial/Payer, and Patient Safety.

You will provide methods expertise, lead and support analyses of RWD, and guide study design, data source selection, and best practices in RWD utilization, emphasizing patient safety.

You will also help shape Alexion/AZ’s RWS data strategy by supporting due diligence on data vendors and offering informatics support for Therapeutic Area data acquisitions.

You will be responsible for:

Deliver/Implement and support advanced secondary analyses of data from EMR, claims and primary observational data required by Therapeutic Area (TA) RWE strategies

Comfortable working in a rapid analytics environment alongside stakeholders to ideate appropriate/impactful analysis along with implementation

Provide clear technical input, options and directions to support strategic decisions made by AZ observational study teams on study design, data partner selection and best practices in RWE data utilization

Monitor work performed by contract personnel and vendors

Maintain a strong insight into the capabilities of potential external partners in RWE, especially for US and emerging markets.

Demonstrate best practice in Real World Data Science across multiple domains, and/or stakeholder groups.

You will need to have:

Minimum of master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field with at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, or consulting environment.

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

This is a hands-on role – so be excited to code!

Enthusiastic about building on and learning new methods and ways to use real world data to change the practice of medicine

Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with stakeholders, understand relevant scientific/business challenges at a deep level and translate into a programme of data science activities to deliver value to the business

Hands-on experience with EMR, disease registries, and/or insurance claims databases

Experience with in clinical data standards, medical terminologies and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (ICD9/10/SNOMED)

Experience in supporting pharmacoepidemiology studies with proven track record of advancing approaches with statistics/machine learning/data science

Ability to lead & handle multi-disciplinary data science projects

Proficient in SQL

Proficient in at least one of R, Python

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 109,148.80 to 143,257.80.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

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Responsibilities

You will lead and support advanced secondary analyses of real-world data to provide insights for clinical development, regulatory, and patient safety stakeholders. Additionally, you will guide study design, data partner selection, and contribute to the company's data strategy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a master's degree in a quantitative field such as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Data Science. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or consulting industry is required, along with proficiency in SQL and R or Python.

Skills

Real World Data
Real World Evidence
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Data Science
SQL
R
Python
Machine Learning
Clinical Data Standards
Pharmacoepidemiology
EMR
Claims databases
Disease registries
Medical terminologies
Study design

Benefits

Flex Benefits
Retirement Savings Program
Paid vacation
Personal Days
Variable Pay Bonus
Short Term Incentive
Equity-based long-term incentive program

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Keywords

Real World Data
Real World Evidence
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Data Science
SQL
R
Python
Machine Learning
Clinical Data Standards
Pharmacoepidemiology
EMR
Claims databases
Disease registries
ICD9
ICD10
SNOMED
Rare Disease
Clinical Development
Regulatory
Patient Safety
Observational Data
Data Strategy
Informatics
Public Health
Pharmaceutical R&D
Commercial
Payer
Study Design
Ontologies

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