Data and Artificial Intelligence Fall Student

Meridian Credit Union; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading credit union in Canada is hiring a Data and Artificial Intelligence Student for a 4-month Co-Op. The role involves data analysis, building predictive models, and developing dashboards. Ideal for students in Data Science or related fields, offering compensation of CAD $25-30/hour. This position allows for hybrid work between the office and remote environments.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Learning from industry leaders

Team integration and community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience with structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Experience with open data sources and competitions.
• Ability to analyze datasets to uncover trends.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to curate analytics-ready datasets.
• Assist in building and evaluating predictive models.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Proficiency in programming (R, Python)

Familiarity with SQL

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Why Meridian?

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.

Find our story here: About Meridian

The role: * Please note - this is a 4 month Co-Op opportunity*

The Data and Artificial Intelligence Student is a dynamic role responsible for delivering data-driven insights to Meridian’s departments. This position involves a wide range of data tasks including data analysis, business intelligence, data science, and data engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage internal stakeholders to curate high quality, analytics-ready datasets
• Assist in building and evaluating predictive models and statistical analyses
• Assist in designing, testing, and refining generative AI agents for internal data workflows
• Participate in evaluating machine learning models and AI prototypes
• Assist in reviewing AI use cases for alignment with data governance and ethical AI principles
• Build dynamic reports for business intelligence
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings
• Participate in team meetings, ideation sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with research skills to achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to quickly prioritize and effectively handle critical issues as they arise or manage multiple competing priorities.
• A creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to think outside the box.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work well in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for data analysis (e.g. R, Python).
• Familiarity with SQL and data querying techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Experience working with datasets including open data sources, competitions, or class assignments.
  
  

Who is this position for? This opportunity is ideal for curious, analytical, and motivated individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in turning data into insights. The individual will work with the Enterprise Analytics and Data team to provide data solutions across the organization.

Salary Range: CAD $25- 30/hr

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office or St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
• You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
• This is not your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
  
  

Build the Future of Banking with Us

At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth, community impact, and future-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:

• Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
• Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
• Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
• Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
  
  

Building a Network:

• Peer collaboration and knowledge sharing - Pairing with a peer-buddy
• Mentorship for career exploration - Assigned mentor according to their career interests
• Team integration - Participation in team meetings
• Community engagement & relationship building - Participation in team socials events
  
  

Learning and skills development:

• Communication – will present their projects to multiple stakeholders
• Time management – will be assigned multiple tasks with scheduled check-ins and planned milestones to reinforce planning and accountability
• Collaboration – will engage in peer-to-peer learning and contribute to shared deliverables
• Adaptability – will be exposed to new technology, dynamic environments, and evolving project scopes to foster flexibility and resilience
• Critical thinking – will be given accountability for outcomes with flexibility to decide deliverables allowing them to think analytically and creatively
• Professionalism – participation in team meetings and receiving structured feedback will allow them to observe workplace etiquette and expectations
  
  

Who we are:

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

Find our story here: About Meridian

Experience the Difference!

Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

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