2026 Summer Student Opportunities Technology & Operations - Data Specialists, 4 Months

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Data Student for a fixed-term role in Toronto, Ontario. This position offers opportunities in Data Analysis and Data Science, focusing on analytical development projects using advanced technologies and methodologies. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program in data-related fields and possess strong analytical and programming skills. The role encourages teamwork and a dynamic approach to challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Casual work environment

Networking opportunities with diverse students

Qualifications

• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with open-source software frameworks.
• Creative and analytical thinker capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, deliver, and implement analytic development projects.
• Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to projects.
• Work on transformational projects delivering new value.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Communication

Creativity

Interpersonal Relationships

Listening Effectively

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution

Focus on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics

Tools

Hadoop

Tableau

Splunk

SQL

VBA

Python

R

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Data Student at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Technology & Operations.

Some exciting roles you’ll be considered for:

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist

What will you do?

• Analyze, design, deliver, and implement analytic development projects, with the use of RBC’s analytics tools
• Ensure that project activities are accomplished within approved time frames, scope, and budgets
• Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to various projects
• Utilize the latest technologies available, designing and building data solutions to meet business needs
• Be an active contributor to not only your individual team, but to the RBC development community
• Constantly seek out better ways to do things, new tools, new technologies, new processes
• Work on transformational projects delivering new value
• Work as part of an agile team responsible for end-to-end delivery of business needs
• Use business domain knowledge to independently lead the analytics process to identify valuable and innovative insights
• Promote analytics across the enterprise to enable RBC to become a data-driven organization

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment
• Experience or understanding of open-source software frameworks (Hadoop), data visualization tools (Tableau and Splunk), and databases (SQL and/or VBA)
• Programming skills in one or more languages (ex. Python, R)
• Ability to data extract, transform, and load processes with a variety of data types
• Ability to perform complex data analysis on large volumes of data and present findings to stakeholders
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-have

• Proficient in building statistical and algorithmic models with complex and large datasets, including but not limited to supervised statistical learning, clustering, natural language processing, recommendation systems, time-series analysis, experimental design (A/B testing), data visualization, deep learning
• Knowledge of design, development, and implementation utilizing current analytics technologies and well as data warehouse concepts and methodologies
• Relational database concepts and design experience
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is January 18, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-12

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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