Data Scientist I – 4-Month Internship/Co-op (Winter 2027)

Intact Financial Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation invites applications for Data Scientist internships in a growing Digital, Data and Tech team. You will translate multi-source datasets into actionable insights and build ML-ready code in Python, contributing to AI-driven insurance solutions.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in AI/data science/CS/math/statistics and can commit to 35 hours per week in hybrid mode from January to April 2027. This internship emphasizes learning, collaboration, and practical impact.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a field related to AI, data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
• Available to work full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Winter 2027 Term in hybrid mode (January to April).
• Must be an active student during internship and/or returning to school next Summer or Fall 2027 following internship.
• No Canadian work experience required, but must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Previous internship or work experience in data science, AI, ML, or DL is an asset.
• Strong curiosity, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a self-reliant and ownership mindset.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex, multi-source datasets into clear, business-ready insights and measurable impact.
• Build production-quality analytical and ML code (Python) using modern libraries and best practices.
• Contribute to applied research and development that advances AI-enabled products through prototyping and validation.
• Explore and evaluate cutting-edge AI methods and translate promising ideas into practical solutions.
• Work hands-on with geomatics/geospatial, time-series, text, and image data to link patterns to decisions.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through concise narratives and visualizations.

Skills

Python

ML concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in AI/Data Science/CS/Math/Stats

Tools

Git

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

66,500 - 83,100

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible. Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the “real world” can be. Here, your career will take off

We are looking for Data Scientist interns or our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Translate complex, multi-source datasets into clear, business-ready insights, recommendations, and measurable impact.
• Build production-quality analytical and ML code (Python), using modern libraries and best practices (testing, version control, reproducibility) to deliver robust technical outcomes.
• Contribute to applied research and development that advances AI-enabled products - prototyping, experimenting, and validating approaches that solve real business problems.
• Explore and evaluate cutting-edge methods across the fast-evolving AI landscape (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, geospatial analytics), and translate promising ideas into practical solutions.
• Work hands‑on with diverse data modalities - geomatics/geospatial, telematics/time-series, text, and images - linking patterns in the data to operational and strategic business decisions.
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through concise narratives, visualizations, and well-documented deliverables that support product and business roadmaps.

What you bring to the table:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a field related to artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or any other related field.
• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Winter 2027 Term in hybrid mode (January to April).
• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school next Summer or Fall 2027 following your internship.
• No Canadian work experience required, but must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Previous internship or work experience in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or deep learning is an asset.
• Strong curiosity, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a self-reliant and strong-ownership mindset.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.