Co-op Student, Analytics Data Services Analyst

Overview

Workplace

• The role is based in the Richmond office five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems, define research questions, and develop business solutions and recommendations.
• Analyze complex data to improve decision-making, assess performance, and optimize operations.
• Collaborate on analytics solutions that produce strategic insights and actionable information.
• Organize and lead meetings with business teams and partners such as IT, Business Engagement Services, and Marketing.
• Create clear business documents and presentations explaining complex information.
• Conduct or assist with research, strategic analysis, advanced analytics, ad hoc and operational reporting, and evaluation of business issues.
• Communicate findings and interpretations to a range of audiences.

Background and Experience

• Enrolled in a listed post-secondary major or specialization, including business analytics, data science, computer science, finance, statistics or mathematics, marketing, or operations research.
• Must be a registered post-secondary student participating in a work-integrated learning program.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Visio, Adobe Suite, and Outlook.
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate, SSRS, SQL, Python, or R is an asset.
• Working knowledge of data engineering design and implementation, including ETL languages, pipelines, data modelling, data store architectures, and analytics platform administration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, collaboration, and organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication.

Schedule

• The temporary work term is four months beginning in January 2027, with a possibility of extension to eight months.
• The posting period runs from October 15 to October 29, 2026.

Compensation

• Undergraduate rate is $26.82 per hour; graduate rate is $30.79 per hour.
• The package includes 4% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation.

Application Notes

• A cover letter, resume, and transcript are required; the cover letter should state availability for a four- or eight-month term.
• Applicants must confirm eligibility to work in Canada and residence in British Columbia for the full work term.
• An offer requires consent to and clearance of a criminal record check.

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