Business Insights & Analytics Coordinator – Winter 2026 Co-Op

Course Merchant; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ed-tech company in Kitchener is seeking a Business Insights & Analytics Coordinator Co-op to drive actionable insights and operational excellence. The role focuses on using data and automation to improve efficiency and manage backlogs. Ideal candidates have a strong analytical mindset and are currently enrolled in a relevant program. Position is fully in-person and offers competitive weekly salary ranging from $820 to $1,050 CAD.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 CAD

2 Paid Days off for exams

Employee wellbeing support

Retirement planning

2 Paid Volunteer Days

Dog Friendly Offices

Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Creative mindset to find efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Analyze and prioritize team’s backlog.
• Deliver high-impact analytics and insights.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong communication skills

Data analytics skills

Experience with PowerBI

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Collaborative mindset

Education

Currently enrolled in Engineering, Business Administration or related

Previous co-op experience

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

ETLs

Job description

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student‑centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

Please apply by Monday, November 10th at 9:00am ET to ensure you are included in initial application reviews.

Job Summary

As a Business Insights & Analytics Coordinator Co‑op, you’ll join a dynamic team focused on driving actionable insights, automation, and operational excellence across the business. You’ll work cross‑functionally, leveraging AI tools, data and analytics, and automation to identify opportunities for efficiency, automate processes, and help manage and reduce backlog. Your contributions will deliver immediate benefit and create sustainable improvements that persist after your placement ends.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with business intelligence tools, data analysis, and process improvement, collaborating with team members across disciplines. We’re looking for a business‑ and technically minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is passionate about using data to drive impact.

Please note this role will be fully in person from D2L's headquarters in Kitchener. To be eligible, you must be a current post‑secondary student.

Job Responsibilities

• Automation & Efficiency: Identify, design, and implement automation opportunities to streamline reporting, analytics, and operational workflows.
• Backlog Management: Analyze and help prioritize the team’s backlog, recommending and implementing solutions to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Business Insights: Support the team in delivering high‑impact analytics and insights to stakeholders, using tools such as SQL, PowerBI and various AI tools.
• Process Improvement: Review and optimize existing processes, collaborating with business, product, and technology teams to drive measurable improvements.
• Sustainable Impact: Document solutions and share knowledge to ensure improvements are sustained after your placement ends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand business needs and deliver data‑driven recommendations.
• Learning & Innovation: Continuously seek opportunities to learn new tools and techniques and apply creative thinking to solve complex problems.

Required Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset with experience working in Agile teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and data analytics skills.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) SQL and ETLs.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative mindset and drive to find efficiencies and automate/augment processes with automation and AI tools.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Education Recommendations

• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Business Administration or related
• Previous co‑op experience strongly preferred

The expected weekly salary range for a student hire in this role is listed below. The base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and school specific salary surveys.

Weekly Salary Range
$820—$1,050 CAD

Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

Why We're Awesome

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.

D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from across the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. D2L maintains a drug‑free workplace.