Company: CGIC

Department: Business Intelligence

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Claims Portfolio Analytics aims to provide insights to the Claims business unit to empower decision-making. Claims Portfolio Analytics creates access to data and insights by providing tools to Claims leader and staff (dashboards, etc.) and supports data storytelling and data visualizations. Our team provides tactical consulting to Claims management on prioritization as well as project and Intervention planning and goal setting. 

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will support specifically the analytics of the Claims Vendor Management, while also coaching the team on clever use of data and advanced analytics. Vendors are the heart of Claims strategic objectives on efficiency, client engagement, cost containment as well as employee engagement. You will be responsible for providing significant business value through the creation; maintenance; implementation of analytical models. You will also effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the business.

How you will create impact:

• With guidance, you design data science projects by breaking complex problems or high-level business objectives into smaller problems that can be addressed using data science.
• With guidance from your manager, you make recommendations, and you influence your audience, including management.
• You define the required models/technique to solve business problems and support other thorough the execution.
• You are fully proficient in data science, having a proven track record in programming, using various statistical techniques, predictive modelling methods, and machine learning algorithms to achieve the expected outcome.
• You coach peers on the use of a scientific methodology in all projects, tasks, and interactions.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• You have 6-9 years of experience in Data Science or another related field.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or any other relevant field.
• Having a Master’s degree and ACAS or FCAS designations are considered an asset.
• You have strong knowledge and understanding of: Data analysis, Programing/tools, Modelling techniques, Data warehouse/data management, Research, Architecture/design.
• You have experience solving complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and can provide clear recommendations for improvement.
• Experience with following technologies is an asset: Mitchell, Xactimate, HCAI
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension, and benefits.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.