Alberta · NOC 21211

Data Scientist Jobs in Alberta — 2026

11 data scientist jobs posted in Alberta in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
11
Median salary
$103,730
NOC code
21211
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About data scientist work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for data scientists in Alberta run from about $97,140 at the 25th percentile to $103,730 at the 75th, with a median of $103,730 per year (2026-08, 9 postings).

$90,100median $103,730$187,200

NOC code

21211 — Data scientists. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence or registration is required.

What employers ask for: A master's or bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, plus Python or R, statistical modelling and experience shipping models to production.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current data scientist postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a data scientist in Alberta?
The median salary for data scientists in Alberta is $103,730 per year, with most postings between $97,140 and $103,730 (2026-08). 2 of the 11 current Data Scientist postings in Alberta on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a data scientist in Alberta?
No. No licence or registration is required.
What is the NOC code for data scientist?
The NOC 2021 code for data scientist is 21211 (Data scientists). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.