Data Science Analyst

About The Company

Omnicom Media Canada is a leading global media and marketing communications company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable results for clients across various industries. Renowned for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, Omnicom Media Canada fosters an environment where creativity, data-driven insights, and strategic thinking intersect. The organization emphasizes community, impact, and opportunity, providing its employees with a platform to grow professionally while making a tangible difference in the industry. With a focus on inclusion, diversity, and equity through Action (IDEA), the company strives to cultivate a workplace that reflects the rich cultural mosaic of Canada, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.

About The Role

We are seeking a Data Science Analyst to join our expanding data science team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong foundation in statistics and data analysis to apply their skills in a dynamic, client-focused environment. As a Data Science Analyst, you will support the development, validation, and delivery of quantitative models, including marketing mix models, regression analyses, and other statistical work across media, pricing, and promotional datasets. Your contributions will directly influence strategic decision-making for our marketing clients by providing actionable insights through rigorous data analysis and modeling. This position serves as an ideal entry point for those eager to deepen their expertise in applied analytics within a collaborative team setting, working on diverse projects that span multiple industry verticals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field

Strong foundation in statistical modeling, particularly regression analysis and time-series methods

Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation, modeling, and visualization (e.g., pandas, statsmodels, scikit-learn)

Knowledge of multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, model fit diagnostics, and variable selection techniques

Experience working with large, complex datasets with attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills for documenting analytical processes and findings

Exposure to Bayesian methods or hierarchical modeling is a plus

Experience with marketing data such as media spend, impressions, GRPs, or consumer datasets

Prior internship or academic project experience in an applied analytics setting

Responsibilities

Build and maintain data science models such as Marketing Mix Models using regression-based techniques, working with weekly or monthly time-series data across media, pricing, and promotional variables

Conduct data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance on client datasets to ensure model readiness

Perform statistical analyses including adstock transformations, diminishing returns curves, and decomposition outputs

Support model documentation and prepare structured outputs such as Excel workbooks, charts, and summary tables for internal review and client presentations

Collaborate with senior team members on methodology decisions and model refinement to enhance accuracy and robustness

Contribute to internal tooling and process improvements to support team scalability and efficiency

Benefits

Hands-on experience across multiple industry verticals and client types

Collaborative, learning-focused team environment with mentorship from senior professionals

Exposure to the full lifecycle of marketing mix modeling, from data intake to client delivery

Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 annually

Generous paid time off, including vacation, wellness days, long weekends, and half-day Fridays

Flexible hybrid work arrangements tailored to individual needs

Opportunities for personal and professional development through formal training, including mental health and inclusion education

Access to a global network of agencies and resources

Participation in community-based employee groups such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge

Equal Opportunity

Omnicom Media Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.