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Senior People Scientist, Talent Management

StackAdaptCanadaPeople Experience
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
3 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior People Scientist position at StackAdapt is an opportunity for a quantitative expert to advance talent data practices across the organization located in Canada. This role suits a professional with an advanced background in behavioral science or organizational psychology who wants to scale people infrastructure and support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and improve company-wide talent initiatives, including performance review cycles, job architecture frameworks, and bi-annual engagement surveys.
Develop measurement frameworks utilizing psychometric and statistical methodologies to evaluate employee engagement, performance quality, and manager effectiveness.
Design and deploy internal lightweight applications, dashboards, and AI agents utilizing low-code tools to provide accessible people data insights.
Partner with People Business Partners, Total Rewards, People Analytics, and senior leadership to translate complex data findings into actionable strategies.
Identify workflow automation opportunities, acting as a human-in-the-loop validator for AI agents to maintain data integrity and reduce manual interventions.
Ensure responsible management of people data and research ethics considerations across all projects.

Requirements

Hold an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Social Psychology, Human Factors, Behavioural Science, or a related quantitative field, or possess equivalent applied depth.
Demonstrate fluency in experimental design, psychometrics, survey methodology, and inferential statistics within a fast-moving corporate setting.
Show a proven track record of taking end-to-end ownership of active program cycles, utilizing data to optimize processes and secure high participation rates.
Exhibit the ability to utilize AI and low-code solutions to build self-serve dashboards and lightweight apps that drive stakeholder adoption.
Possess strong communication skills to translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of SQL and/or Python for reproducible analyses and data management.
Aptitude for maintaining AI oversight and workflow automation.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Low-code AI-assisted tooling
Experimental design and psychometrics
Survey methodology and inferential statistics
Dashboard and app creation tools

Salary and Benefits

Base salary band ranging from $100,000 to $137,500 CAD, determined by experience, technical skills, knowledge, and budget alignment.
Eligibility for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Health benefits from day one of employment and access to a comprehensive mental health care program.
Retirement, 401K, or pension savings globally alongside competitive paid time off packages including birthdays off.
Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork membership.
Robust training, onboarding programs, coverage for personal development initiatives, and access to StackAdapt programmatic courses.
Parental leave program and team social events.

About the Company

StackAdapt is a leading technology company delivering an AI-powered marketing platform that connects brand and performance marketing for programmatic advertising. Recognized as a G2 Top Software for 2026, a Best Workplace for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work, and the #1 DSP on G2, the company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining the team can apply directly on the official StackAdapt careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this role?

StackAdapt is a remote-first company, but they are prioritizing candidates located in Canada for this specific position.

What is the salary range for the Senior People Scientist position?

The base salary band ranges from $100,000 to $137,500 CAD, with potential eligibility for additional compensation like annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and benefits.

What educational background is required?

An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Social Psychology, Human Factors, Behavioural Science, or a related quantitative field is required, or equivalent applied depth.

What technical skills are considered a strong asset?

Knowledge of SQL and/or Python is considered a strong asset for handling data and building reproducible analyses.

What programs will this role own?

The Senior People Scientist will take end-to-end ownership of company-wide talent programs including performance review cycles, bi-annual engagement surveys, and job architecture initiatives.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official StackAdapt careers page.

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