Data Science Developer

Please note the base salary will be determined by the successful candidate's education, skills and experience. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.

Data Science Developer

Location : Remote - Anywhere in Canada

Empire life is looking to hire a Data Science Developer to join our Data Science team! The Data Science Developer will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing both traditional Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI initiatives to drive business value, encompassing the entire Machine Learning Development Lifecycle.

This position is critical in providing decision-makers with the ability to transform various aspects across the organization in response to evolving business needs.

The Data Science Developer will be involved in supporting the innovation objectives of the organization through the application of data science techniques, including but not limited to Generative AI and Retrieval Augmented Generation chatbot applications to enhance the organization's conversational AI capabilities, and will maintain awareness of data science and engineering trends and emerging technologies.

Why pursue this opportunity

• The role - this is a new position and your chance to join a growing team, while being provided the opportunity to make an impact.
• Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

• Participate in the development and implementation of both traditional machine learning and Generative AI initiatives that drive business value, utilizing platforms such as Google Vertex AI for traditional ML, and Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Google for Generative AI.
• Collaborate with Business Unit stakeholders to guide their decisions using data, with a specific emphasis on Generative AI applications.
• Contribute to the analysis of the financial and actuarial impact of both traditional ML and Generative AI initiatives.
• Demonstrate specialized skills and standardized data science techniques, encompassing regression, segmentation, deep learning, feature selection and importance, and model explainability logging.
• Utilize expertise in designing and developing Retrieval Augmented Generation chatbot applications to enhance conversational AI capabilities.
• Participate in data science modeling of complex business problems using statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques.

What we’re looking for you to have

• A Master's degree or higher, in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• 1 - 5 years of working experience in a quantitative role, ideally in data science and machine learning field
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with a deep understanding of both traditional machine learning concepts and Generative AI concepts and algorithms, including experience with Azure OpenAI and Google for Generative AI.
• Experience with applied statistics and quantitative modelling (e.g. regression, segmentation, experimentation)
• Deep understanding of machine-learning concepts and algorithms (Random Forests, XGBoost, Neural Networks etc.)
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good communications and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes :

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https : / / www.empire.ca / workatempire .

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process.

We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined.

Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.

If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected] .