Junior Data Scientist New Grad

Role overview

PepsiCo Foods Canada is looking for a new graduate to join its Data Science team in Mississauga, Ontario. The team uses analytics and advanced data science to support consumer demand, deepen customer partnerships, and improve end-to-end productivity. Work in this group spans Shopper Insights, Shopper Marketing, Category Leadership, Supply Chain, and IT, with a strong focus on business priorities and agile delivery.

This opportunity is suited to someone who enjoys solving business problems with data, has a strong analytical mindset, and is eager to turn insights into measurable business value. The role also calls for clear communication, teamwork, curiosity, and the ability to work across technical and business groups.

Compensation and workplace

The annual salary for this position is $76,100 to $78,700. PepsiCo also offers competitive pay and benefits, a diverse and welcoming culture, sustainability-driven goals, and a team environment that supports learning, development, and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Convert business needs into clear technical specifications.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to deliver multiple types of projects.
• Create proof-of-concept solutions using advanced analytics and data science methods.
• Present findings and recommendations to project stakeholders in a clear way.
• Help bring solutions into everyday business processes.
• Monitor technology developments and market trends to identify strong practices in advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from the 2025/26 batch with a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Exposure to statistical modeling, machine learning, and/or deep learning.
• Working knowledge of analysis tools such as R or Python.
• Solid understanding of databases and strong SQL skills.
• Ability to work with data engineering and data blending tasks.
• Experience handling large datasets and relational databases.
• Familiarity with visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplot.
• Ability to explain technical and business requirements in non-technical language.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Scrum or Agile experience is considered an advantage.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global organization whose products are used by more than 1 billion people every day. The company promotes an inclusive environment where employees can be themselves, learn continuously, and grow their capabilities while contributing to a wider impact on people and the planet.

Additional information

PepsiCo may use artificial intelligence tools during the hiring process to help screen, assess, or select applicants. This is a newly opened position.