Co-Op, Development Operations AI & Automation Enablement Intern

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-powered tools that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Apply Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and digital tools to automate workflows and processes.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions for actionable insights.
• Support frameworks for data-driven decision-making and partner with stakeholders on optimization and AI adoption.
• Build prototypes, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products.
• Conduct data analysis, data quality assessments, and governance activities.
• Create process maps, user guides, training materials, presentations, and solution documentation.
• Support operational excellence, digital transformation, future-of-work, change management, communications, and training activities.
• Research emerging AI technologies, benchmark them, and recommend business applications.

Required qualifications

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience using and building AI tools and technologies, including Generative AI applications.
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals and FAIR data principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration platforms.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, customer service, collaboration, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to learn quickly, work in a fast-paced environment, manage projects, and balance competing priorities.
• The preferred computer science degree or minor section also states candidates must be enrolled and graduate close to or after the contract end date.

Preferred experience

• Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, automation, workflows, chatbots, and AI-powered solutions.
• Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, or similar programming languages; prompt engineering and Generative AI solution design.
• Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure; low-code/no-code prototyping; AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar.
• Microsoft Office applications, pharmaceutical industry, drug development, clinical trial operations, and presenting complex ideas to broad audiences.

Contract and start

• The posting describes a 12-month paid contract starting in January 2027.

Workplace

• Based at the Mississauga head office, with a hybrid arrangement of 2–3 days per week on-site and remaining work virtual.

Compensation

• One compensation statement lists an annual base salary range of $41,495.20–$54,462.45.
• A repeated compensation statement lists an annual base salary range of $42,908.00–$56,316.75.

Benefits and learning

• The intern will gain cross-functional experience, foundational learning, and networking opportunities, with access to learning events.
• The posting describes a contract benefits program for fixed-term contract or temporary positions, excluding students.

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