Data Scientist I

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role

Join the Analytics, Commercial Solutions team, in the Data Scientist I position. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Analytics and Strategic Insights team to provide data-driven solutions for CMHC’s commercial business. This role involves proficiency in integrating and preparing large and varied datasets, and communicating these results to various audiences, including senior management.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do: 

• Translate complex data into clear business insights by analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organization. Leverage CMHC’s datasets and tools across multiple systems and programs to understand CMHC’s business and recommend actionable solutions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including the Analytics team, business units, and leadership, to understand business needs, propose analytical approaches, and ensure solutions are aligned with strategic objectives.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of analytics practices by sharing knowledge, recommending improved methodologies, and establishing repeatable processes and best practices for analysis, reporting, and insight generation.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and apply appropriate statistical techniques when needed to build or enhance analytical tools and business-facing solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively through clear presentations, visualizations, and reports such as Power BI tailored to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior management. Ensure insights are accessible, actionable, and aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure reports and underlying data are well governed by regularly reviewing them for accuracy, consistency, and relevance, and adjusting them as business needs and strategic priorities evolve.
• Clearly document tasks and analytical processes and create and maintain business‑ready materials to support knowledge sharing and continuity.

What you should have: 

• An undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or any other related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 3 years working with advanced analytics and data science technologies.
• A demonstrated proficiency in SAS, Python, and SQL and experience using a wide range of analytical techniques (e.g. supervised learning, clustering, natural language processing (NLP), time series analysis, regressions, correlations, statistical significance, sentiment analysis, & large language models).
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX development, interactive dashboard creation, and designing intuitive visualizations for business and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with Big Data technologies such as PySpark.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills which drives creativity and innovation.
• A strong ability to work on several initiatives simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
• An advanced ability to communicate abstract analytics findings to business teams and senior management.

It would be great if you also had :

• A broad understanding of the Canadian housing market including mortgage loan insurance, affordable/social programs, housing finance and socio-economic indicators.
• A demonstrated experience using AI (e.g. generative AI, large language models) for solving problems.
• Bilingualism (English/French)

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!