Data Scientist I

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Position Highlights

We currently have an opportunity for a Data Scientist to join the Data Science team within our Strategic Analytics department. As a member of the team, you will be expected to leverage your skills to improve strategic and tactical decision-making and to support the achievement of corporate priorities. Your responsibilities will include:

• gaining deep understanding of relevant business processes, opportunities and challenges,
• collaborating with your colleagues to design and create quality data products,
• using your skills and creativity to solve difficult technical problems, and
• contributing to the team’s continuous improvement efforts.

Most of our solutions are meant to augment the performance of other parts of ICBC, your biggest challenge will be to design data products that are meaningful to them and that successfully integrates into their processes.

Position Requirements

You have demonstrated leadership and creativity in defining and tackling complex problems. You are known for being a team player and your excellent analytical skills and critical thinking is complemented by effective communication skills.

You have obtained your Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field that may include computer science, economics, or statistics and have related professional experience. Strong knowledge of data extraction, exploration and analysis tools such as Python, Spark, R and SQL is also required.

Position Information

The Strategic Analytics department enables data-driven decision-making through the use of advanced analytics, predictive analytics as well as program measurement and evaluation. Being successful in this role means helping make ICBC the best it can be for its customers and for the population on British Columbia.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: As a valued member of the ICBC team, you will thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results. Anticipate a comprehensive total reward package and a challenging work environment.

• Continuous Training: We offer continuous in-house training to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge to be successful in your role.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer a combination of working from home and being on-site at the North Vancouver Head Office.
• Engaging Culture: We promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About us: 

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.

Work arrangements defined: 

• Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days in a 4-week period at your primary office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia. 

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