Summary Data Scientist in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a data scientist. The following information is applicable to all Data scientists (NOC 21211).
Description
Data scientists use advanced analytics technologies, including machine learning and predictive modelling, to support the identification of trends, scrape information from unstructured data sources and provide automated recommendations. They are employed by consulting firms, universities, banks and information technology departments in the private and public sectors.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$44.10/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
72 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Digital Literacy
- Systems Analysis
- Numeracy
- Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
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