Data Scientist; Innovation & Special Projects

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network, representing nearly 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, and more than 200,000 businesses of all sizes, across every sector and every region of the country. From local main streets to global markets, we work tirelessly on our vision to build a Canada of thriving business opportunity, a strong economy and a better life for all.

Our mission is to drive change, partner broadly and be the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success.

Our power lies in connection. We believe that while governments can set the direction of our country, business leaders drive its progress. This is why, through our unparalleled network, we create opportunities for businesses to learn, collaborate, and grow. Together, we turn ideas into action through policy leadership, market insights, inspiring events, and business services that help businesses succeed and Canada thrive.

Working at the Canadian Chamber means helping shape the policies, partnerships, and innovations that support business-building, community-building, and nation-building. As we advance our Strategic Plan, we are seeking exceptional talent who not only understand today’s business realities but are ready to lead what comes next.

• PLEASE NOTE: this is a 1-year fixed term contract with possibility of renewal and a permanent position.
• Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 – depending on what location you are in will dictate the base salary. Currently recruiting for the Toronto or Ottawa Market
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• Comprehensive Benefit Package and Wellness Program covered by the Chamber at no cost to employees
• Pension Program after 1-year of service (if eligible)
• Competitive vacation
• Compressed-work week during the summer
• Hybrid work environment

• A high-impact role at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, economics, and public policy.
• Opportunity to help build innovative data products, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that support Canadian businesses and decision-makers.
• Hands-on experience working with leading economic datasets, real-time business intelligence, and commissioned research projects.
• Exposure to policymakers, industry leaders, economists, and media through BDL's research, products, and public-facing initiatives.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with significant opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.

This is a full-time role, and consideration will be for the Ottawa and Toronto Markets. For candidates in the Ottawa market, the Canadian Chamber offers hybrid work arrangements in our offices, with a requirement of 3 days in-office presence per week, with up to 2 day per week performed remotely
. For candidates in the Toronto market, the position is currently remote as The Canadian Chamber is currently setting up office space in Toronto. Once an office is established, The Canadian Chamber will offer a hybrid work arrangement
, with a requirement of 3 days in-office presence per week, with up to 2 day per week performed remotely
. There will be no consideration for remote work once a Toronto office has been set up.

The Business Data Lab (BDL) at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is seeking an early-career Data Scientist to join our established team.

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Data Lab you will be the analytics and research arm of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. BDL is one of Canada's leading sources of real-time business intelligence and economic insights and our mandate is to democratize business data and provide timely, evidence-based insights that help businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders make informed decisions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data science, economics, artificial intelligence, and consulting. You will support the development of economic dashboards, data products, and commissioned research projects while helping advance BDL's AI, automation, and innovation agenda.

Working closely with our data scientists, economists, graphic designers, and external partners, you will transform complex data into actionable insights that support business decision-making and public policy discussions.

If you are positive, curious, entrepreneurial, analytical, and passionate about using data and technology to solve real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of BDL's portfolio of public-facing dashboards, data products, and business intelligence tools.
• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that integrate traditional statistical datasets and emerging higher-frequency data sources to support research, forecasting, and product development.
• Apply advanced…