DATA SCIENTIST (PhD)

Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better. Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.

Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Are you driven by data, inspired by innovation, and eager to shape the future of insurance?

We're building on a solid foundation, powered by cutting-edge technology, a robust enterprise data analytics team, and bold investments in AI. We're looking for bright, analytical minds to help bring our strategy to life. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and want to explore Pricing, Underwriting, and Claims, we want to hear from you.

Data Scientist

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing team and build the next generation of predictive analytics solutions. In this role, you won’t just be crunching numbers, you’ll be using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models to transform raw data into powerful insights that drive our business forward.

If you have a passion for data and a desire to see your work make a tangible impact, this role is for you.

Deliver value through algorithm/model driven insight from data:

Experience applying ML/AI algorithms in a business context under guidance from senior team member

Basic understanding of optimization concepts (linear, integer, dynamic programming)

Generate data ingestion, model deployment and validation

Pull data from various systems using SQL, PySpark, and other standard tools for relational and distributed databases

Assist engineering partners in building automated data pipelines for model delivery

Support deployment of machine learning models into production environments, including CI/CD workflows and MLOps practices under supervision

Create models through advanced data feature engineering

Work with feature stores and operational systems to support automated feature development (MLflow, Databricks, etc.)

Apply feature transformation techniques to improve model performance across algorithm types

Integration of machine learning and AI algorithms into core claims functions

Familiarity with pricing, reserving, and regulatory functions in P&C insurance

Exposure to actuarial or insurance decision‑support tools (Earnix, Guidewire) is an asset

Assist in designing prototypes, analyses, and visualizations incorporating ML/AI models

Gather business requirements with support from senior team members

Help assess the validity of algorithmic solutions relative to business constraints

Bachelor's degree required and nice to have a Masters’ or PhD a quantitative field (Statistics, CS, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or similar)

• 1-3 years in a ML/AI development role ,building and deploying ML/AI models in production
• Strong hands-on experience with both classical ML (GLMs, LightGBM, XGBoost etc ) and modern NLP (BERT, embeddings, LLMs, Hugging Face, RAG) for modelling both structured & unstructured datasets(tabular, text, document and images)
• Strong Python & SQL skills and familiarity with cloud/ML platforms (Databricks, Azure)
• Experience with model governance, MLOps, performance monitoring.
• Prior experience in P&C insurance pricing, claims, underwriting, or fraud is strongly preferred
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders, frame ambiguous problems, and translate technical results into business decisions.
• Knowledge of financial theory or insurance modelling is an asset

The expected base salary range for this position is $64,500 - $114,500. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs.