Data Scientist

Avanciers Incorporated is hiring a **Sr. Data Scientist** for one of our clients. **Job Title: Sr. Data Scientist** **Job Location: Vancouver, BC** **Employment Type: 4\-6\+ Month Contract** **Compensation Range** : $70/hr \- $75/hr **This is an active job and application deadline is March 23, 2026\.** *(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)* **Job description:** Mandatory Skills: Strong Python\-based data science and machine learning experience, combined with hands\-on exposure to modern AI/LLM frameworks and agentic AI development on Cloudera / Databricks. The Marketing Services (MS) Technology team is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will be trusted subject matter experts to uncover critical insights for value addition, cost reduction and driving scale. In this role, you will: • Join Marketing Services Technology team to develop analytical frameworks and reliable measurement strategies for various products, services, and capabilities. • Design, execute, and analyze complex business and user experiments • Partner with Product partners and other Data Engineers to set the vision and develop experimentation specifically focused on Profiling Engine, Advanced Segmentation Engine and Advanced Targeting. • Communicate key insights from analyses, experiments, and data products to stakeholders All About you Core Data Science \& Analytics · Demonstrate strong expertise in data exploration, feature engineering, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics, with the ability to operationalize models in production environments. · Have deep proficiency in Python (preferred) and/or R, with experience using modern data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit\-learn, and PyTorch or TensorFlow. · Be highly proficient in SQL and experienced in working with large\-scale data warehouses and data pipelines. Machine Learning \& AI Engineering · Possess strong experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning and deep learning models across the model lifecycle. · Experience building and deploying models using modern ML and MLOps practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, CI/CD for ML, and monitoring. · Familiarity with cloud\-based ML platforms (AWS preferred) and distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark). Generative AI \& Agentic Systems · Hands\-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI frameworks, including prompt engineering, retrieval\-augmented generation (RAG), and model orchestration. · Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows capable of reasoning, tool use, multi\-step task execution, and autonomous decision\-making. · Familiarity with LLM application frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar orchestration frameworks). · Experience with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search for building knowledge\-driven AI systems. Agentic Coding \& AI\-Assisted Development · Strong understanding of AI\-assisted software development workflows, including agent\-based coding, code generation, automated debugging, and evaluation loops. · Experience integrating LLMs with APIs, internal tools, and data systems to build production\-grade AI copilots or autonomous workflows. Business Impact \& Communication · Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights, communicating effectively with both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. · Strong analytical thinking with the ability to work with ambiguous or incomplete data, develop creative analytical approaches, and connect results to business outcomes. Domain \& Collaboration · Experience applying data science in digital marketing, customer analytics, or growth analytics is highly desirable but not mandatory. · Comfortable collaborating with engineering, product, and business teams to build scalable data products and AI\-driven solutions. ***Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure*** *We use AI\-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job\-related criteria.* ***Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion*** *Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).* ***Important Information for Applicants*** * *Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted* * *Proof of qualifications may be requested* * *Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process* * *Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.* Avanciers Incorporated **www.avanciers.com**