Principal Data Scientist

Job Number: 4943 Job Type: Full-Time Vacancy Reason: Net New Location: 99 Regina Street, Waterloo, ON Number of Positions: 1 Department: Strategy, Performance and Partnerships Division: Public Health and Paramedic Services Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (hybrid - 3 days per week in office) *please see info below* Union: Management/Management Support Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 07 Salary Range: $57.37 - $71.72 per hour ($104,413.40 - $130,530.40 per year) Posting Date: October 6, 2026

This position is employed by the Region of Waterloo and provides functional leadership support through Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH). The successful candidate will be required to travel to WDGPH’s Guelph office and may be required to work onsite in Guelph on a regular or as-needed basis, depending on operational requirements.

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need • Leaving some for others • Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan,…