Contract

Data Scientist

Contract

Posted on 5/7/2026

Pelmorex

Pelmorex

501-1,000 employees

No salary listed

Oakville, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
R
Pytorch
BigQuery
Apache Spark
Matplotlib
NumPy
Requirements
  • Degree in one of the STEM disciplines (preferably Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field but not required)
  • 3+ years of experience in data science, specifically within B2C or Adtech environments
  • Expertise in Python or R, and advanced proficiency in BigQuery for data extraction and manipulation
  • Hands-on experience with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Numpy, Scipy or PyTorch
  • Strong understanding of digital advertising metrics (CPM, CPC, ROAS) and consumer behavior modeling
  • Experience with distributed computing environments (Spark for example)
  • Skills in graphical data visualization (Matplotlib or similar)
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to an audience with a non-technical background
  • Eligible to work in Canada and able to work in a Hybrid model at Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Contract role until March 2027
Responsibilities
  • B2C & Adtech Optimization: Design and implement machine learning models to improve customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. Optimize ad delivery algorithms and attribution modeling to maximize ROI in the Adtech space.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver data products that solve real-world business problems.
  • Advanced Analytics: Conduct end-to-end analysis, including data collection, cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and visualization. Translate technical findings into compelling narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
  • B2B Support: Provide analytical support for B2B initiatives, focusing on lead scoring, churn prediction, and market segmentation as needed.
  • Strategic Reporting: Maintain a close reporting line with the Director to ensure technical roadmaps are executed efficiently and insights are integrated into the broader FY26 data strategy.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing Deep Learning solutions in industry/research.
  • Bonus if this experience is applied to large datasets where distributed data frameworks are necessary

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakville, Canada

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Cytora partnership expands into insurance and climate risk management sector demand.
  • Darren Bulakowski's AI & data leadership accelerates enterprise weather solutions competition.
  • Celeste Mussio's Weather Source appointment pursues B2B commercial opportunities beyond consumer.

What critics are saying

  • Your Weather Assistant discontinuation signals AI initiative failure, eroding investor confidence.
  • OpenAI and Google DeepMind free weather assistants threaten 40M+ monthly users.
  • Alert Ready contract loss to government consortium eliminates core revenue stream.

What makes Pelmorex unique

  • Lightning Detection Network provides exclusive real-time data for insurance and utilities sectors.
  • Multi-brand portfolio across North America, Spain, Portugal enables cross-regional data aggregation.
  • Your Weather Assistant generative AI tool launched October 2023, early adopter advantage.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Personal Spending Account

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sabbatical Leave

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Education allowance

Course Reimbursement Program

Learning Academy

Free online doctor visits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Meal Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

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Sep 14th, 2023
Canadian weather websites still struggling after supplier attack

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Apr 19th, 2023
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Dr. Nana Banerjee joins Pelmorex as President and CEO