Data Scientist at Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. We are proud of: • The work we do and the innovation we drive • Our values of share, care and dare • A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy • Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration The role Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative backgrounds and analytical discipline. While they will have some demonstrated ability to write code, they will not have learned programming languages for the sake of building their resume, but rather as a means to express their intellectual curiosity and analytical voice. We are particularly seeking candidates with hands‑on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support our growing cloud‑based data and AI initiatives. Valtech will provide a platform and training to help them reach their full potential. Valtech is looking to hire a Data Scientist to join our growing capabilities team. If you are innovative, passionate about data and AI technologies, bring experience with GCP, and are someone who continually learns and enjoys sharing expertise, read on! Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, and Québec for this role. For Québec-based positions, the position requires proficiency in English, as the role involves regular communication with clients and colleagues located outside of Québec. Role responsibilities • Contribute to production readiness through monitoring, incident response support, and operational runbooks to meet agreed service levels. • Conduct root-cause analyses of known production issues leading to adverse model outputs • Select and implement appropriate machine learning models for time-series forecasting and supply-chain optimization applications • Contribute well-tested code to existing, object-oriented Python codebases • Analyze a collection of raw data sets to create meaningful impact to large enterprise clients while maintaining a high degree of scientific rigor and discipline. • Engineer data pipelines and products to help stakeholders make and execute data driven decisions. • Communicate analytical findings in an intuitive and visually compelling way. • Creating highly visual and interactive dashboards via Tableau, PowerBI, or custom web applications • Conducting deep dive analysis and designing KPIs to help guide business decisions and measure success • Engineering data infrastructure, software libraries, and APIs supporting BI and ML data pipelines • Architecting cloud data platform components enabling the above • Building and tracking project timelines, dependencies, and risks • Gathering stakeholder requirements and conducting technical due diligence toward designing pragmatic data-driven business solutions Must have qualifications To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: • Hands-on experience with GCP services used in production marketing analytics, including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Looker, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage and Cloud Run or equivalent deployment/runtime patterns. • Proven industry experience developing predictive or inferential statistical models or Masters/PhD degree in quantitative studies including Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or computation-intensive Sciences and Humanities. • Experience with statistical and machine learning libraries along with the ability to apply them appropriately to business problems • Proficiency (can execute data ingestion to insight) in programmatic languages such as SQL, Python, and R. • Experience defining and reporting model acceptance metrics, including precision/recall, false-positive rate, and MAPE, with documented backtesting. • Experience delivering production model artifacts including model cards, model registry updates, confidence intervals/bands, and guardrail-aware recommendations. • More than 4 years of experience working in similar roles. • Advanced English skills Nice to have qualifications • Experience contributing to packaged software libraries in open-source or industry repositories • Proficiency in visualization/reporting tools such as Tableau and PowerBI or programmatic visualization library such as R ggplot2, Python matplotlib/seaborn/bokeh, Javascript D3. • Proficiency in Looker and SQL-first analytical storytelling; ability to produce decision-ready visuals and narratives for marketing and executive audiences. • Proficiency scripting in UNIX environment • Proficiency in big data environments and tools such as Spark, Hive, Impala, Pig, etc. • Proficiency with cloud architecture components (AWS, Azure, Google) • Proficiency with GCP architecture components relevant to secure analytics products (IAM/service accounts, RBAC-aware data access, deployment and observability patterns) • Proficiency with data pipeline software such as Airflow, Luigi, or Prefect • Ability to turn raw data and ambiguous business questions into distilled findings and recommendations for action • Proficiency in front and back-end web application development stacks and frameworks (Javascript, HTML, CSS, React/Vue/AngularJS) including API design (REST/GraphQL) and library development • Experience leading and managing technical data/analytics/machine learning projects If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. Commitment to reaching all kinds of people We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. The benefits This is a full time position based in Canada. The offered salary range is $80,000-$130,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location. Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service: • A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage. • Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program. • A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech. • A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service. • Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year. • Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1. • We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed. Your application process Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. About Valtech Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. Are you ready to create what’s next? 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