Scott is a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and he holds the Pfizer/Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research at St. Paul’s Hospital. He is also a member of the Division of Cardiology at Providence Health Care.

Over the past 20 years, he's been conducting research in the prevention and management of heart disease focusing on supporting healthy lifestyles and improving access to timely health care.

In addition to publishing over 160 research papers, his work has been featured in various media outlets including The Vancouver Sun, The Conversation, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, CityTV and Global News.