Data Scientist, GIS

About this role

Experience Aviva
Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.


At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.


The Opportunity
Join a passionate team of data scientists, actuaries, and engineers. Data analysis is essential for decision-making at every level of our organization. The insurance industry is undergoing major changes, and you have the chance to be at the forefront of this data-driven technological revolution.


The GIS Specialist will support the delivery of geospatial solutions that inform pricing, underwriting, and risk management decisions. Working alongside Data Science, Pricing, UW, and Exposure Management, this role provides technical expertise in spatial data analysis, mapping, and modelling to drive business insights.


What You’ll Do

• Collect, process and analyze complex geospatial datasets relevant to insurance operations and transform into actionable insights and recommendations to support pricing, underwriting and product strategies.
• Create high-quality maps, dashboards and visualizations for business users
• Support spatial risk assessments, catastrophe modelling and exposure analysis
• Communicate model results and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business and engineering partners to enhance geospatial modelling solutions and tools and integrate with business operations
• Support innovation and continuous improvement in the use of geospatial data and analytics
• Stay current with advancements in GIS technology and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• University...