Company Description

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record.  Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Job Description

Publicis Canada is seeking a talented Data Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work with large datasets to extract valuable insights that drive business decisions. Your analytical skills and technical expertise will be crucial in solving complex problems and contributing to data-driven strategies across various departments.

As a Data Scientist you will:

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets using advanced analytics techniques
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address business challenges
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements
• Optimize data collection procedures and ensure data quality and integrity
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data science and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1-2 years of professional experience in data science or a related role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with big data platforms (e.g., Big Query, BigQuery ML)
• Expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling using Python or R
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their real-world applications
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio)
• Exposure to digital marketing analytics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of Generative AI concepts

You are an ideal candidate for this role if you:

• Think strategically about leveraging data to drive business insights and decisions.
• Are intrinsically-driven and celebrate the successful deployment of impactful data models.
• Possess strong analytical skills and have a knack for deriving actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Set high standards for data accuracy, model performance, and research quality.
• Do what it takes to meet project deadlines and deliver robust data solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy working on challenging and innovative projects.
• Welcome and actively seek constructive feedback to enhance your models and methodologies.
• Are proficient in both traditional and agile methodologies/processes and can adapt to various project workflows.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Are a self-learner and believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Additional Information

What we Offer:

• Opportunity to build something new and different
• Platform to learn through action
• Competitive salary vs. industry benchmarks for experience level
• Medical/dental benefits
• Phone subsidies
• A fun and diverse team

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.  If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email