Specialist, Data

The Opportunity

The Data Specialist is innovative analytics professional with hands-on expertise in all facets of data product development and a driving passion for turning business challenges and needs into game-changing data products.

What to Expect
 

• Actively contributes to the design of new and innovative data products for Commercial Insurance.
• Analyze and evaluate new data sources based on business requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in user story and requirement elaboration sessions.
• Contribute to project management activities such as scoping, impact assessments, estimating efforts, and risk mitigation.
• Work with business and engineering teams on test planning and validation.
• Ensure data documentation, integrity monitoring, and governance.
• Keep current on data and analytics tools and best practices.

What You Bring

• University degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-3years of experience developing data and analytics products.
• Experience with SQL and Python skills on cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Scala, Java, or C++ is an asset.
• Experience with insurance processes and data products is an asset.
• Familiarity with data science, machine learning, data visualization, and geospatial analytics.

Salary Range: $59,000-$$108,600

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success. 

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents 
• Wellness and recognition programs 
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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