Data Science Specialist

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

At Intact Lab, we leverage machine learning, data science, agility, and UX to transform the customer experience for millions of Canadians. Here, innovation is everyone's responsibility. Are you ready to make your mark?

Are you an expert in machine learning or insurance pricing? Are you passionate about advanced analytics and big data? Do you keep up with the latest trends in analytics and jump at the chance to experiment with new tools? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

What you'll do here:

• Be the technical leader who assists in identifying and defining pricing improvement opportunities and helps develop solutions using machine learning and advanced statistics.

• Ensure that teams build AI systems aligned with business goals and quality expectations, considering sustainability and following best practices and internal policies.

• Help achieve long-term business objectives by identifying and implementing solutions to highly uncertain problems with the utmost scientific rigor.

• Influence the technical direction of the lab by making recommendations based on scientific and business outcomes.

• Contribute to the strategic vision of projects within your business unit by identifying opportunities in existing processes and providing innovative solutions. Rally multiple stakeholders to this vision.

• Coach and mentor senior actuaries and data scientists and act as a technical reference for management.

• Validate machine learning solutions and determine their readiness for deployment in production.

• Help teams maintain a high scientific standard by ensuring adherence to data science standard of practice and participating in their evolution.

What you bring to the table:

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (such as, but not limited to: mathematics, computer science, economics, statistics, physics), or any combination of equivalent education and experience, such as a strong background in actuarial sciences (e.g., FCAS).

• Strong business acumen with prior experience working across multiple business units in large organizations.

•  Expert understanding or approximately 8 years of experience in at least one of the following areas of advanced analytics, modeling, or machine learning: pricing, predictive modeling, time series forecasting, computer vision, natural language processing including generative AI, or any other AI application relevant to insurance.

• Strong skills in communication, time management, teamwork, and organization. Demonstrated ability to influence peers across teams.

• Proven experience in delivering complex projects with a high level of autonomy.

• The position requires programming expertise, preferably in Python and its popular libraries/frameworks such as scikit-learn, xgboost, pytorch, etc. Candidates must either show their acquired skills or demonstrate their ability to acquire them.

• Ability to perform advanced data analyses using cloud-based data analytics platforms like Databricks or AWS SageMaker is a plus. More broadly, knowledge of cloud solutions such as AWS and practical experience in building solutions integrating its services is a plus.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.