Senior Data Scientist (Applied AI & Analytics)

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist (Applied AI & Analytics)

Location: London ON / North Bay ON (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 2-Year Contract (with option to extend)
Salary Range: $110000 $150000 CAD (commensurate with experience)
Relocation Support: Moving allowance available

About ITPS

International Test Pilots School (ITPS Canada Ltd.) is a globally recognized aerospace training organization specializing in advanced flight training flight test education and tactical aviation programs. ITPS works with military organizations government agencies and aerospace companies worldwide to deliver high-performance training solutions supported by modern aircraft simulation systems and evolving data-driven methodologies.

As part of its continued investment in innovation ITPS is expanding its capabilities in data analytics artificial intelligence and advanced training technologies.

Role Overview

ITPS is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of advanced data analytics and AI capabilities within a growing R&D initiative. This role will focus on transforming complex multi-source operational data into structured insights performance metrics and scalable analytical tools.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the project developing data models and establishing best practices for data processing analysis and integration. This individual will also support the future build-out of a data team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of data processing pipelines for complex multi-source datasets
• Develop methodologies to extract meaningful insights from time-series and high-frequency data
• Design and implement statistical models and machine learning approaches where appropriate
• Structure and integrate diverse data sources into unified analytical frameworks
• Define key metrics features and indicators for performance analysis
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate operational concepts into measurable outputs
• Ensure data quality consistency and reliability across datasets
• Support visualization and reporting of analytical results
• Establish best practices for data management documentation and reproducibility
• Contribute to technical planning and project execution
• Participate in hiring and mentoring of junior data team members as the project expands

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field
• 5 years of experience in applied data science or analytics roles
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas NumPy scikit-learn or similar libraries)
• Experience working with time-series data and large complex datasets
• Strong data wrangling preprocessing and feature engineering skills
• Experience developing and deploying analytical models in real-world environments
• Solid understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. matplotlib seaborn Power BI or similar)
• Ability to work independently and translate ambiguous problems into structured solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-modal data (e.g. sensor telemetry or behavioral data)
• Experience in aerospace defense simulation or human performance analytics
• Familiarity with machine learning model development and evaluation
• Experience with data architecture pipelines and cloud-based tools
• Prior experience in R&D or applied innovation environments

What Were Looking For

• Strong problem-solving ability and practical mindset
• Ability to work with incomplete or evolving datasets
• Comfortable operating in an applied hands-on environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
• Interest in building new capabilities from the ground up

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ($110000 $150000 CAD)
• Moving allowance available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact technically challenging project
• Potential for contract extension based on project success and business needs

Why Join ITPS

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aerospace data and advanced analytics within a globally recognized organization. The role offers the chance to build foundational capabilities work with highly specialized data and contribute to the development of next-generation training technologies.

AI Disclosure:We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Required Experience:

Senior IC