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- Bank of Canada We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with strong economics and quantitative modelling expertise to help shape the future of economic research, policy analysis, and data-driven decision-making at the Bank of Canada. You will provide technical and methodological leadership in applying advanced analytics, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and quantitative methods to complex economic research and policy challenges. Your work will influence analytical practices, strengthen organizational capabilities, and support evidence-based decisions across the Bank’s policy and research functions. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Data Science, within the Department of Data and Digital Services (DDS),



you will bring together economics, data science, and emerging technologies. Partnering closely with economists, researchers, business clients, and technology teams, you will develop and apply advanced analytical solutions, AI-enabled tools, and modelling capabilities that enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and productivity of research, policy analysis, and decision-making. This role offers a unique prospect to influence how advanced analytics and AI are adopted across the organization, helping modernize research and analytical practices while contributing to high-impact initiatives that matter to Canadians. Through your expertise, you will contribute to building new, sustainable analytical capabilities that support the organization's long-term research, policy, and strategic objectives. What you will do As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead complex analytical initiatives that advance economic research, forecasting, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. Drawing on expertise in economics, data science, and emerging technologies, you will provide technical and methodological leadership while strengthening the Bank’s AI and data science capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design, development, validation, deployment, and operationalization of statistical, econometric, ML, and AI models that address complex economic, research, and policy questions.
- Building AI-enabled applications, analytical tools, reusable frameworks, and scalable data products that improve research, modelling, forecasting, and decision-making workflows.
- Partnering with economists, researchers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to identify, prioritize, and implement

📌 Senior Data Scientist, Economics (Ottawa)
🏢 Bank of Canada
📍 Ottawa