We are currently hiring a Senior Data Scientist II based in our Head Office in Burnaby.   

As a Senior Data Scientist II, you will work within a highly collaborative, cross functional team focused on solving complex business problems through advanced analytics, modelling, and machine learning. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver insight driven solutions, communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, and help advance BCAA’s data driven decision making capabilities. 

You will also contribute to the ongoing development of BCAA’s Data Lake and play an active role in strengthening data science practices, education, and analytics enablement across the organization. 

Who you are: 

• A curious self-learner and creative problem solver with a passion for advanced analytics 

• Highly skilled at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights 

• A confident communicator who can influence and guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Collaborative and comfortable working across diverse business units 

• Motivated by innovation and continuous improvement in data science practices 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead advanced descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analyses to support strategic decision making 

• Design, develop, and refine statistical and machine learning models that deliver actionable insights 

• Apply analytics techniques to structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities 

• Partner with business teams to solve complex problems and improve operational and customer outcomes 

• Communicate insights using data storytelling and visual analytics for technical and non-technical audiences 

• Support model driven process engineering and automation initiatives 

• Assess and advocate solutions derived from predictive models that deliver measurable business value 

• Contribute to the development and use of BCAA’s Data Lake and analytics platforms 

• Integrate external data sources to enhance analytical capabilities and insight generation 

• Document methodologies, assumptions, validation, and testing to support knowledge sharing and reuse 

• Guide the use of advanced analytics tools and best practices across analytics teams 

• Support analytics enablement and education initiatives that foster data driven decision making across BCAA  

What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, or a related STEM discipline 

• Minimum seven years of experience in analytical roles with a strong focus on predictive modelling 

• Demonstrated experience leading data science projects from problem definition through production 

• Advanced experience programming in Python

• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments 

• Strong foundation in statistical concepts, algorithms, and advanced mathematical techniques 

• Experience working with large and complex datasets across the full data lifecycle 

• Exposure to Amazon Web Services 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tell compelling stories with data 

• Preferred experience with R, Python, AWS, PowerBI, and Tableau 

Internal Applicants: Please note that the internal posting closes on January 13, 2026, and the role is a Grade 16 position. 

The salary range for this position is $121,381.08 to 151,726.44 and is determined via job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, market demand and internal equity. In addition to base salary and BCAA benefits, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 9%, with the opportunity to earn up to 15%.  

Please note that this is a hybrid role based out of our Burnaby, BC office (3 on-site / 2 remote days). Applicants who are not located within commuting distance of our Head Office or are not looking to relocate to the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region will not be considered.