Principal Data Scientist
Farm Credit CanadaRole Overview
Farm Credit Canada is hiring a Principal Data Scientist. This is a full-time role in Regina, Saskatchewan. Part of Farm Credit Canada's Risk hiring. The posted range is $118k to $159k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/04/2025
Worker Type: Permanent
Language(s) Required: English
$117,887 - $159,495 Portfolio Management
Expertise in big-data analytics for financial industry required. Provide informal leadership to an experienced team searching for problems to solve and opportunities to capitalize on within huge and diverse datasets.
What you’ll do:
- lead and mentor data teams to find problems, and to solve and opportunities to capitalize on within huge and diverse datasets
- unlock insights from the most complex and diverse groupings of internal and external data, and tell a story with the data that enables enlightened decision making at all levels of the organization
- use advanced big data, predictive analytics, and machine learning tools to find ways to solve complex data problems and find ways to improve FCC through data
What we’re looking for:
- Enterprise-wide thinker who can combine rare and deep business domain knowledge with deep knowledge of complex statistical and mathematical concepts
- Confident communicator able to translate knowledge for others
- Expert in statistics and mathematics
- Relationship-builder comfortable making recommendations to senior leaders
- Proven mentor who works well within a high-performing team
What you’ll need:
- A master’s degree in one of the noted domain and at least eight years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Expert knowledge of risk management and finance areas such as credit risk, allowance for credit losses, economic capital, and stress testing
- Demonstrated ability to work with huge data sets and use sophisticated big data and machine learning techniques and technologies
- Mastery of one or more predictive and descriptive analytics tools and techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Data Scientist position at Farm Credit Canada?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Farm Credit Canada. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal Data Scientist position at Farm Credit Canada located?
This position is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. Farm Credit Canada has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Principal Data Scientist role at Farm Credit Canada pay?
Farm Credit Canada has posted a compensation range of $118k to $159k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Principal Data Scientist role at Farm Credit Canada posted?
This role was posted on March 21, 2026 (79 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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