DAC Group / Canada Ltd.
Senior Data Scientist
Toronto, ON, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$130kDetected 5 days ago
PythonGitSQLSnowflakeCloud PlatformsMachine LearningData ScienceStatisticsStakeholder ManagementSEOMarketing AnalyticsPerformance MarketingBusiness DevelopmentForecastingResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- The ideal candidate will bring strong statistical expertise with the ability to apply rigorous analytical methods to diverse business challenges.
- You'll be expected to be both a thought leader and a practitioner, setting methodological standards while personally delivering high-impact analyses.
- How We Work This role requires three in-office days per week.
Responsibilities
- Develop and champion novel statistical methodologies and analytical frameworks tailored to client needs
- Lead client consultations as the primary data science expert, translating complex statistical concepts into strategic business recommendations
- Drive new business development by contributing to pitches, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives
- Personally build and deploy sophisticated statistical models including MMM, causal inference models, time series forecasting, and experimental design frameworks
- Lead end-to-end model development from hypothesis formation through data preparation, model building, validation, and deployment
- Design and analyze experiments including A/B tests, geo-lift studies, and synthetic control methods
- Develop custom analytical solutions that go beyond standard approaches to address unique client challenges
- Build trusted advisor relationships with clients through strategic engagement and thought partnership
- Translate technical insights into compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with media, strategy, and creative teams to ensure analytical insights are actionable
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 4-5 years of hands-on experience in applied statistics, data science, or quantitative research
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and executive audiences
- Technical Expertise
- Expert-level proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) with ability to write production-quality code
- Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development practices
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence and educate stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses
- Background in marketing analytics, MMM, or media measurement
- Experience with causal ML methods (Double ML, causal forests, etc.)
- Enthusiasm for AI and GenAI applications in data science
- Familiarity with marketing channels and performance metrics
Skills
- Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
Compensation
- The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC's total compensation package for employees.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
- Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.
- Retirement saving plans.
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
- Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.
- Competitive Benefits:
Company info
- We are DAC-a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results.
- With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies.
- Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint-from global audiences to individual store locations.
- Role Summary
- We are seeking a proactive Senior Data Scientist, who will drive the development and implementation of advanced statistical methodologies while maintaining hands-on involvement in model development.
- This role requires a strategic thinker who can independently develop innovative analytical frameworks, lead client consultations, and contribute to new business development-all while remaining deeply engaged in the technical execution of complex statistical analyses including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and beyond.
- Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
Equal opportunity
- If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to tacquisition@dacgroup.com.
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