- Employment type
- Full-time · On-site
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
- NOC code
- 21211 — Data scientists
- Province
- Ontario (ON)More in Ontario
Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 29/100
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Job Overview
This role is based in Ontario. The Canadian NOC code for this position is 21211 — Data scientists. Cognizant is hiring for this full-time position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.
Market context
About this role in Ontario
Average salary for Data Scientist in Ontario
Median $103,730 per year, with most postings between $103,730 and $156,000 (Data scientists, 2026-05, 37 postings). This posting does not state a salary.
NOC code
21211 — Data scientists. The National Occupational Classification code is what Express Entry, provincial nominee programs and Job Bank use to identify this occupation.
Typical qualifications for Canadian employers
A master's or bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, plus Python or R, statistical modelling and experience shipping models to production.
Licensing: No licence or registration is required.
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