Specialist, Data

Definity Insurance Company • Toronto, ON

32d • CA$59,000 - CA$108,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Specialist is an 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Scala, Java, or C++ is an asset.
• Experience with insurance processes and data products is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level