Data Scientist, Insights

Toronto, Ontario, CAPosted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Guideline is hiring a entry-level Data Scientist, Insights. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Toronto. Part of Guideline's Qa hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Qa roles is $62k-$90k (based on 18 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Guideline

Guideline is a global provider of ad intelligence and media plan management technology, powering the strategy, planning, and management of advertising buying and selling for the world’s leading enterprises. Our solutions deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and timely insights, enabling publishers, agencies, brands, investors, and consulting firms to optimize media performance and drive superior business outcomes.

Guideline’s proprietary spend and pricing data represents approximately $200 billion in annual media investment across 65 countries, providing the most complete and transparent view of the global advertising marketplace available today. In 2026 we are accelerating our investment in analytics and AI-powered solutions for the advertising and capital markets industries.

About The Role

The Insights team within Guideline is focused on developing and delivering high value data products and insights that drive client engagement and revenue across multiple sales teams. The Data Scientist, Insights, will report to the Chief Insights & Analytics Officer. We are looking for a candidate with a strong command of data analytics, data modeling and forecasting techniques to join our team.

This role is hybrid and requires 2 days per week in our Toronto office.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights for clients.
Build and maintain client facing products including but not limited to predictive models for market trends and revenue forecasts for publicly traded companies.
Create visuals and narratives around data to shape conversations around trends within the data
Work with domain experts to develop features and test hypotheses relevant to equities and the overall advertising market.
Partner with product, data engineering and sales teams to embed insights into solutions that align with customer needs
Ensure data integrity, quality, and governance in all analytical work.
Stay informed of market trends, financial regulations, and modeling advancements relevant to advertising.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, statistics or direct experience required
3-5 years of experience with building data models and forecast
Proficient in Python coding, data analytics and machine learning
AWS, Snowflake experience a plus
Strong written and oral communication
Understanding of the financial markets a plus
Knowledge of the Ad/Media buying industry a plus

Benefits:Guideline offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package based on location. Some benefits may include, but are not limited to:

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
RRSP with company match
Paid time off and parental leave
Teledoc Health services
Employee recognition and referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer: Guideline is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Data Scientist, Insights position at Guideline?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Guideline. 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.

Is the Data Scientist, Insights role at Guideline remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Data Scientist, Insights at Guideline earn?

Guideline has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Data Scientist, Insights role at Guideline posted?

This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (3 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.

Is the Data Scientist, Insights role at Guideline entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Guideline has listed.

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