21211 - Data Scientists
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.
Major Group
21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.
Sub-major Group
212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).
Minor Group
2121 - Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, and data scientists.
Main Duties
Data Scientists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Apply machine-learning, deep-learning, and AI techniques
- Run large-scale experiments on complex datasets
- Build regression, clustering, simulation, and neural-network models
- Extract and prepare data using programming languages
- Implement new statistical or mathematical methodologies
- Visualize data for rapid business decision-making
- Design and deploy AI models
- Clean and organize structured and unstructured data
- Coordinate research and analytics initiatives
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field is usually required.
- A master's degree or PhD in data science, machine learning, or other quantitative disciplines is often preferred.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, or similar languages are typically required.
- Experience in statistical modelling and machine learning is usually expected.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.
Data Scientists Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)23.08
Median ($/hour)39.00
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)21.63
Median ($/hour)41.24
High ($/hour)55.77
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)24.04
Median ($/hour)40.60
High ($/hour)60.44
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)20.80
Median ($/hour)34.87
High ($/hour)50.47
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)17.72
Median ($/hour)37.91
High ($/hour)48.08
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)17.72
Median ($/hour)37.91
High ($/hour)48.08
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)21.00
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)48.52
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)23.00
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)15.60
Median ($/hour)34.36
High ($/hour)46.15
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)23.49
Median ($/hour)33.65
High ($/hour)55.29
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)16.00
Median ($/hour)38.73
High ($/hour)56.41
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