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Marketing Data Analyst
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $50 to $55 CAD / hour
- Contract
This role is highly technical, with approximately 80% focused on hands-on analytics and reporting using SQL and Power BI, and 20% dedicated to stakeholder engagement and consultation. The…
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Business Analyst & Budgeting Coordinator
Zen Residential Ltd.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Work with our IT provider to set up and run our SQL data warehouse in Azure. Yardi Voyager data loads nightly, and our leasing CRM, maintenance and accounting systems feed in by API.
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Analyste, Intégrité Compétitive AQ / Analyst, Competitive Integrity QA
Keywords Studios
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Competitive Integrity Analyst supports Quality Assurance and Development teams by identifying, investigating, reproducing, and helping mitigate exploits, vulnerabilities, unauthorized…
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Data Scientist, Global AML Transaction Monitoring
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python
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Associate Director - Lead Data Modeler/Analyst
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Advanced SQL and Python skills for data analysis, profiling, and transformation
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Valuations Financial Instruments, Senior Manager
PwC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Experiences in common programming languages (e.g. Python/R/Visual Basic/SQL) will be an asset.
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Senior Data Scientist
Sun Life
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON · Sun Life Toronto One York
- Full-time
Fierce curiosity. You are drawn to discovering and leveraging new data and taking on challenging business puzzles. An inquisitive mind. Driven to ask questions to help lead projects to…
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Lead SQL Database Engineer (Azure)
CIBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Its is an asset if you have experience with Basic PowerShell and Python knowledge or any other scripting language and familiarity with SQL Integration Services, Postgres and Oracle.
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Consultant, Data, Analytics & AI
BDO
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work hands on with data using SQL, Python, Power Query, Excel and related technologies to extract, transform, integrate, analyze and validate structured and unstructured data.
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Data Analyst
3M
Brockville, ON · CA, Ontario, Brockville
- Full-time
Develop and maintain Power BI Reports, Power Apps, Power Automate Flows and SQL Databases.
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Jira Service Management Intake Automation Developer – AI & Integrations
Apptoza Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
…Proficiency in Jira Service Management is essential for configuring and automating workflows. Strong Java and Python development skills are required for building applications and…
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Forward Deployed Engineer (Python/PySpark, LLM)
K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Strong hands-on expertise in Python, PySpark, SQL, REST APIs, FastAPI, and enterprise application integration.
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Manager, Funds Transfer Pricing
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
Strong computer literacy and data management skills; working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, VBA, and Python is preferred;
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Analyste, Intégrité Compétitive AQ / Analyst, Competitive Integrity QA
Keywords Studios
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
The Competitive Integrity Analyst supports Quality Assurance and Development teams by identifying, investigating, reproducing, and helping mitigate exploits, vulnerabilities, unauthorized…
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Senior Analyst, Customer Analytics (12-month contract)
Jobber
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Expert-level SQL skills and experience working with complex relational data.
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Senior AI Engineer
Charger Logistics Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
Proficiency with SQL and at least one analytical data platform (BigQuery, Snowflake, or similar).
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Data Scientist
Charger Logistics Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
Design scalable analytical data models in BigQuery, AlloyDB PostgreSQL, and Snowflake; optimize SQL-based feature engineering, data partitioning, and clustering.
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Consultant, Data, Analytics & AI
BDO Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work hands on with data using SQL, Python, Power Query, Excel and related technologies to extract, transform, integrate, analyze and validate structured and unstructured data.
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Senior Java developer
Virtusa
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Java Spring Boot, Java We are seeking skilled Java Spring Boot developer with 10-12 yrs of hands on experience in developing scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have…
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Business Development Manager, Technology Diligence
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Good software skills: comfortable reading technical documentation and APIs, running and testing software, and working with data (for example Python, SQL, or similar).
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Business Development Analyst, Technology Diligence
FluidAI Medical
Kitchener, ON
Good software skills: comfortable running and testing software, working with data, and writing basic scripts or queries (for example Python or SQL).
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Software Engineer II -.NET Full Stack Developer
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at…
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Python Developer
Spruce InfoTech Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Sr Python developer (Preferred telecom Industry)
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Consultant, Compliance Reporting & Analytics
CIBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Experience with data analytics, visualization, and process automation tools - including Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, R, Power Platform, and VBA - is an asset, along with the ability to…
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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- Full-time
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Sun Life

Senior Data Scientist

Toronto, ON, Canada
Waterloo, ON, Canada
Sun Life Toronto One York, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years experience in developing and implementing data science techniques
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Please Note: This is a 16 month contract role

Role Summary

Within Sun Life, the Data and Analytics COE comprised of savvy and intellectually curious professionals who are on a mission to transform how we apply data and analytics to support Sun Life becoming client centric. An integral part of the Data and Analytics COE organization, the Data Science COE supports Canadian business units in their journey to leverage data and analytics as a foundational pillar in delivering business value.

Reporting to the Director, Data Science, as a Senior Data Scientist you will focus on supporting Canadian business units in accelerating the growth and application of advanced analytics in driving value. The senior data scientist will leverage practical experience in applying varied data science techniques & offering advice/inputs to help with the design, development and implementation of analytics use cases.

Sun Life views success in this role in demonstration of these key attributes:

Fierce curiosity. You are drawn to discovering and leveraging new data and taking on challenging business puzzles. An inquisitive mind. Driven to ask questions to help lead projects to commercial value and not being afraid that the innovation attempts can and will lead to failing. A passion for solving problems. The most successful data scientists’ solution for what the right data to use, they solve using the most suitable (not most advanced) algorithms for the problem at hand and figure out how to execute and deliver with highest efficiency. Technical skills in both data and computer science. There are 3 core technical skills we look for: in-depth coding knowledge of an analytical tool(s) (i.e., Python); data science techniques and concepts; working with structured data and unstructured data. Thirst for learning. You are a data scientist who is constantly updating their knowledge of data science state-of-the-art.

What you will do:

Data Science and Machine Learning

Translate business goals into analytical problems; Identify optimal algorithms, statistical techniques and/or GenAI architecture suitable for the business problem at hand
Work in cross-functional teams to develop ML/data science products, including GenAI applications
Apply best-in-breed data science techniques including descriptive, predictive, and machine learning methods from design to implementation
Focus on feature engineering, model training, model evaluation, and prompt engineering for LLMs

GenAI & Agentic AI Development

Design, develop, and deploy GenAI solutions including AI agents, chatbots, and autonomous systems that solve complex business problems
Research and pilot the latest GenAI technologies, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques, and agentic frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI etc.)
Implement AI bots/agents with advanced reasoning capabilities and tool use patterns
Work with vector databases and embedding models to build intelligent information retrieval systems

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

Break down broader data science development milestones into actionable goals, activities, and work plans
Create and maintain technical design artifacts describing application functionality, data models, interfaces, and integrations
Engage and negotiate with stakeholders, make business recommendations with effective presentations of findings at multiple levels of stakeholders
Champion continuous improvement and foster innovation within the analytics community

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years experience in developing and implementing data science techniques
Proficient in Python for data science and GenAI application development
Experience with writing complex SQL and PySpark queries to extract and integrate data from multiple database sources
Proficiency in machine learning including supervised and unsupervised models
Demonstrated experience in data transformation, data manipulation, and working with structured vs. unstructured data
Strong understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development
Hands-on expertise with GenAI frameworks and LLM APIs with experience developing AI bots/agents with reasoning and tool-use capabilities
Strong understanding of RAG techniques, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning methodologies and familiarity with vector databases and embedding models
Experience with chatbot development concepts and conversational AI design
Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Effective and concise oral and written storytelling and insights communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel while managing constantly changing deadlines and priorities
Proven ability to mentor and guide junior data scientists and data engineers
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills with keen attention to detail

What would be nice to have?

Experience with AWS services including SageMaker, Lambda, Bedrock, and other AI/ML services
Experience with data warehousing, pipelines, and big data technologies such as AWS Glue for ETL, Glue Catalog, Glue Data Quality, and AWS Step Functions.

Unique Requirements:

This role requires Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. Important: Obtaining Reliability Status Clearance within a reasonable amount of time is a condition required to start employment for this role at Sun Life.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.

What’s in it for you:

We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

100,000/100 000 - 143,000/143 000

Job Category:

Advanced Analytics

Posting End Date:

20/10/2026

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Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will support Canadian business units by designing, developing, and implementing advanced analytics and GenAI solutions to drive business value. They will lead cross-functional teams in building machine learning products, AI agents, and intelligent information retrieval systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least 5 years of experience in data science and machine learning. Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, and GenAI frameworks is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Python
Data Science
Machine Learning
GenAI
SQL
PySpark
RAG
Prompt Engineering
LLMs
Chatbot Development
Conversational AI
Data Transformation
Cloud-native development
Microservices
Mentoring
Analytical skills

Benefits

Wellness programs
Mental health support
Financial wellness support
Physical wellness support
Career development opportunities
Networking opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Data Science
Machine Learning
GenAI
Python
SQL
PySpark
RAG
LLMs
AI Agents
LangChain
LangGraph
CrewAI
Vector Databases
Embedding Models
Cloud-native
Microservices
AWS
SageMaker
Lambda
Bedrock
Data Analytics
Predictive Modeling
Feature Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Fine-tuning
Conversational AI
Data Warehousing
ETL
Reliability Status Clearance
Advanced Analytics

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