Remote Data Scientist Jobs in Canada
Remote data scientist jobs in Canada pay a median $185k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 87 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Machine Learning, Python, SQL.
These roles are open to candidates based in Canada, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand data scientist skills
Senior Staff Data Scientist, Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy (Remote)
Innodata Inc.
Applied Data Scientist, Health AI Evaluation & Datasets (Remote)
ZestyAI
Senior Data Scientist, Computer Vision (Remote)
ZestyAI
Senior Data Scientist, Computer Vision (Remote)
Lightspeed Commerce
Manager, Data Science & Machine Learning (Remote)
Launch Potato
Applied Scientist, AdTech (Remote)
Tiger Analytics
Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI & NLP (Remote)
Senior Staff Data Scientist, Consumer Experimentation
Remote data scientist salary
The median base salary for a remote data scientist is $185k per year, with most roles between $151k and $206k — across 25 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 19% from mid level ($156k) to senior ($185k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote data scientists
Experience mix across 87 open remote data scientist roles.
Top companies hiring remote data scientists
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data scientists make in Canada?
The median base salary for a remote data scientist in Canada is about $185k per year, with most roles between $151k and $206k — across 25 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote data scientists?
Companies hiring remote data scientists right now include Launch Potato, Reddit, Wealthsimple, ZestyAI, Ample Insight, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote data scientist job?
Across current remote data scientist postings, the most requested skills are Machine Learning, Python, SQL, AI, Data, AWS. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data scientist jobs require?
58% of open remote data scientist roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a data scientist remotely in Canada?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 87 open remote data scientist roles in Canada, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of August 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote data scientist jobs?
Every remote data scientist job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.