Be a part of a fast‑paced culture and community in a startup‑like environment inside one of the most successful organizations in Québec. We are focused on building a highly talented and ambitious team from the ground up that revolutionizes the way we work around Data & Analytics at BRP. We are a team that has the potential to unlock tremendous value for the organization and you have the unique opportunity to be part of it from the beginning.
Join BRP's central Data & Analytics team (DNA) as a Data Scientist and bring your analytical skills and business insight to our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who seeks to blend their understanding of business intelligence with the predictive power of data science to unlock new opportunities for BRP.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
Partner with Product Manager, Product Owner and business stakeholders to identify high‑impact opportunities and translate business questions into well‑defined analytical problems and ML use cases
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders through compelling data storytelling
Design and develop machine learning models and statistical analyses that directly address business needs, with clear success metrics tied to outcomes and ensure model validity, fairness, and interpretability
Design and execute rigorous A/B tests, experiments, and causal inference studies to validate model performance and measure business impact
Stay current with rapid developments in ML/AI, especially foundation models, LLMs, and agentic systems, evaluate their applicability to business problems, and champion adoption where appropriate
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Have The Following Skills And Qualities
Education & Experience
MSc (preferred) or BSc in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent quantitative field
5+ years of hands‑on experience applying data science and machine learning to solve real business problems
Demonstrated track record of projects where your work drove measurable business outcomes
Technical Skills
Strong Python proficiency for data analysis, modeling and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
Practical experience with LLM APIs and tools (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or similar) for prototyping and implementing AI‑powered solutions
Solid SQL skills and experience querying data warehouses (Snowflake experience is a plus)
Familiarity with at least one end‑to‑end ML platform (Dataiku, Databricks, Vertex AI, SageMaker) for experimentation and model development
Understanding of ML fundamentals: model evaluation, cross‑validation, hyperparameter tuning, bias‑variance tradeoff, MLOps
Language Requirements
Fluent in English (spoken/written), team communication is primarily in English
French is a huge plus
Stand Out With
Experience building production applications or proof‑of‑concepts using LLMs, including prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation), or fine‑tuning approaches
Familiarity with emerging AI agent frameworks and orchestration tools
Experience with model explainability techniques (SHAP, LIME) and fairness/bias assessment in production contexts
Familiarity with the handoff process to production: understanding of model monitoring needs, drift detection, and retraining triggers
Background in a specific domain relevant to our business and Machine Learning expertise
Contributions to open‑source projects or publications demonstrating thought leadership
Experience mentoring junior data scientists or leading analytical initiatives
Acknowledging the Power of Diversity
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
Welcome to BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
This position is based in Campinas, Brazil. You will have the opportunity to work in hybrid mode. Resumes in English will be preferred.
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