Data Scientist - 1 Year Contract

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Position Highlights

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and self-driven Data Scientist to join the Enhanced Accident Benefits Reserving team within our Corporate Actuarial department. This role is ideal for someone who not only excels in technical execution but also thrives in leading projects and mentoring others.

As a Data Scientist, dependent on your level of experience and qualifications, you will:

• Build strong, strategic partnerships within Corporate Acturial, Claims Operations, Finance, and other specific business areas by deeply understanding how to leverage our predictive reserving models for their needs, communicating complex ideas clearly, facilitating collaborative workshops, and becoming a trusted advisor who identifies and drives future predictive reserving analytics opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end data science projects—from idea inception and stakeholder engagement to technical design, development, evaluation, and deployment—demonstrating initiative, ownership, and the ability to drive results independently.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and adherence to best practices.
• Design and deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed, and reproducible data products that integrate seamlessly into business processes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement efforts and strategic direction.

Data products may range from research insights that influence claims strategy to deployed predictive models that optimize reserving decisions.

Position Requirements

• Through years of relevant experience, you have demonstrated leadership and creativity in defining and tackling complex problems using a wide array of methods and approaches.
• You are known for being a team player, and your excellent analytical and critical thinking skills are complemented by strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• You hold a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field such as computer science, engineering, or statistics, along with substantial professional experience in data science.
• Strong knowledge of data extraction, exploration and analysis tools such as Python, Spark and SQL is also required.

Position Information

The Corporate Actuarial department has responsibility for the estimation of ICBC’s claims reserves, determining future claims trends, financial reporting, and capital adequacy testing to determine ICBC’s internal capital management MCT targets.

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.

We are considering applicants of varying levels of experience and qualifications. The offered position will be scaled to the successful applicant’s skills, knowledge, and work experience. The salary range for the position will be $98,600 to $165,000 annualy. The position will be active from the starting date as specified in the success applicant’s contract to March 31, 2027.

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. Check out our ICBC Year in Review 2025  to learn more about what we've accomplished! 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.

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• Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals.
• Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs.
• Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier.
• Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions.

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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