Alberta · NOC 21211

Data Scientist Jobs in Alberta — 2026

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

Jobs available
15
Median salary (Canada)
$97,626
NOC code
21211
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About data scientist work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for data scientists in Canada run from about $97,626 at the 25th percentile to $140,240 at the 75th, with a median of $97,626 per year (2026-05, 46 postings, national estimate).

$50,960median $97,626$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 Canada is $97,626 per year, with most postings between $97,626 and $140,240 (2026-05, national estimate). 3 of the 15 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.