MA

Director, Data Scientist

Toronto, Ontario
On-site
Full-time
No salary postedToday
Employment type
Full-time · On-site
Posted
September 20, 2026
NOC code
21211Data scientists
Province
Ontario (ON)More in Ontario

Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 22/100

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Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest pot…

This role is based in Ontario. The Canadian NOC code for this position is 21211 — Data scientists. Mastercard 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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Top skills this posting asks for:

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Statistical Analysis

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What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a team of data scientists and analysts
  • Develop data science strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Oversee end-to-end data science projects from conception to deployment
  • Drive innovation in machine learning and advanced analytics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and product
  • Mentor and develop team members
  • Ensure data governance and compliance standards are met
  • Report on key metrics and insights to senior leadership

What you'll need

  • Advanced degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent)
  • 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing data science teams
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data science solutions
  • Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and cloud platforms
  • Understanding of financial services or payments industry preferred

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