Data Scientist

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better. Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability. Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us. Are you driven by data, inspired by innovation, and eager to shape the future of insurance? Join a fast-growing Canadian P&C insurer where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our Actuarial Services function. We're building on a solid foundation—powered by cutting-edge technology, a robust enterprise data analytics team, and bold investments in AI. With this groundwork in place our talented team is now focused on scaling and refining our capabilities. We're looking for bright, analytical minds to help bring our strategy to life. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and want to explore Pricing, Underwriting, and Claims, we want to hear from you. Senior Data Scientist We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our growing team and build the next generation of predictive analytics solutions. In this role, you won’t just be crunching numbers, you’ll be using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models to transform raw data into powerful insights that drive our business forward. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to our core operations, working alongside a supportive team who are invested in your growth. If you have a passion for data and a desire to see your work make a tangible impact, this role is for you. What you'll do: Deliver value through data-driven algorithms and models: You will apply the right mix of ML and AI to solve high-impact business problems. You’ll partner with stakeholders to select and defend the best model architecture and explainability approaches to balance performance, interpretability, and trade-offs. Embed ML/AI into core business capabilities: You will build deep expertise in P&C insurance workflows and translate that knowledge into practical ML/AI-powered analyses, decision tools, and visualizations that improve how work gets done. Partner with stakeholders to ensure adoption, value, and model integrity: You’ll align with stakeholders on goals and success metrics, then pressure-test solutions against real constraints to ensure they’re feasible and valuable. You will communicate your insights and recommendations with clarity and confidence to both technical and non-technical audiences. Invest in Your Future: We're committed to your professional development. You'll engage in project-specific research to continually grow your skills and have the unique opportunity to collaborate with our Claims and Finance departments. What You’ll Need to Succeed Education: You have a master’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline Experience: You have 3–5 years of experience in an ML/AI development role, with experience deploying ML / AI models into production and associated governance procedures. Technical Skills : You have a broad understanding of modern ML architectures, familiarity with cloud and ML platforms. You have strong Python programming skills and experience with various ML libraries. Core Competencies: You have excellent analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills. You are highly analytical and use your communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders to solve problems. If you're ready to be a core part of our mission and make a tangible impact from day one, we want to hear from you. #LI-Hybrid The expected base salary range for this position is $79,500 - $129,500. Depending on your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions and business needs, base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals. Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process, we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position. Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs. This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled. Accessibility for applicants Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation. Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.