Job Specifications
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location:
To Be Determined, ON, CA
Type of Position: Permanent ( Standard Req Only)
Type Of Position
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Min: $98,451.00
Salary Max: $121,375.00
Description
Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand?
Become a Senior Data Scientist with MPAC
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.
Job Description
What makes you great for this role?
You are a leader with strong communication skills who can provide senior level technical expertise in the design, development, deployment, and management of MPAC’s valuation systems and data network within corporate architecture framework.
We Have
A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff to work with
Leadership that supports you
An enterprise that embraces change
A work environment that has flexible work locations (including remote), hours of work and overall employee wellness support
You Have
Completion of post-secondary education in a related field
At least 7 years of progressively responsible combined experience in all of the following areas: computer assisted mass appraisal and valuation; multiple regression and statistical analysis; data analytics and computer programming
Knowledge and experience in the application of various valuation tools including data collection manuals, corporate databases and valuation systems, multiple regression analysis, spatial analysis, MPAC policy and procedures, and proficiency in statistical and spatial software programs (e.g. SPSS, R, QGIS, ArcView)
Advanced knowledge of assessment legislation, appraisal theory and assessment practices
In-depth understanding of ad valorem appraisal techniques and theory on the approaches to value
Effective research, analytical and problem solving skills to undertake comprehensive market analysis associated with mass appraisal analytics
Fluency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, etc.), at least one general programming or scripting language (Java, C, C++, etc.), databases including SQL and NoSQL
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills to articulate, visualize, report, and present key findings, and represent the corporation as a provincial witness
What You Will Do
Provide senior level technical expertise in the design, development, deployment and management of MPAC’s valuation systems and data network within corporate architecture framework
Act as a subject matter expert and provide advice to management to leverage emerging technologies to improve mass appraisal processes and the accuracy and consistency of property valuations
Develop valuation parameters using industry standard computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) techniques applying all standard approaches to value for assignment market areas and property types
Oversee, develop and maintain programming code (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) to document analysis, maintain and create analytical data and associated output files
Lead and oversee research initiatives to improve and enhance existing valuation systems and data, leveraging open source technologies and advanced spatial and mass appraisal analytics
Write high quality and well-documented code following best practices and create prototypes or proof-of-concept efforts, ensuring that quality attributes (performance, scalability, extensibility) are met
Design and implement machine-learning algorithms to enhance data mining capabilities and improve data quality
Analyze and design solutions to meet corporate valuation needs and develop vision for data/analytics architecture and workflow across the company
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 2875
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Job Type: Union
Closing Date: March 3, 2026
MPAC has a number of office locations throughout Ontario. As part of the hiring process, the successful candidate may be placed at the MPAC office in closest proximity to an individual’s residence or a location as determined by MPAC
Ready to apply?
Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone
About the Company
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. Our role is to accurately assess and classify all properties in Ontario. At MPAC, we know that maintaining work life balance is the key to fostering employee health, happiness and productivity. We offer generous vacation allowances, a self-funded leave program and flexible work arrangements to help ensure employees’ unique needs are met both at work and at home. Terms of Use: https://bit.ly...
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