Energy Data Analytics Co-op: Forecasting & Automation

Nexus Energy Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexus Energy Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, invites a Junior Business Data Analyst co-op for Winter 2027 to bridge IT and business teams.

You will analyze data, improve processes, and develop solutions using MySQL, Python, and automation while supporting Settlements, Accounting, Sales and Trading. As part of a key internship project, you will build an energy market forecasting model using real-world data, collect and clean data, test approaches, backtest, and document methodology.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of MySQL, including joins, aggregations, subqueries, and data validation.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business questions into clear data or system requirements.
• Close attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, organize priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn unfamiliar business processes and technologies.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical teams and business users.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between the IT team and business users across Settlements, Accounting, Sales, and Trading.
• Gather, clarify, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements for backend requests, system enhancements, reports, and data investigations.
• Use MySQL to retrieve, validate, reconcile, and analyze operational and financial data.
• Develop Python scripts and tools to automate recurring tasks, data checks, reporting workflows, and file-processing activities.
• Investigate data discrepancies and system issues, identify root causes, and work with team members to implement practical solutions.
• Support daily and ad hoc requests involving data extraction, database updates, reporting, troubleshooting, and internal applications.
• Assist with testing system changes, including preparing test cases, validating results, documenting defects, and supporting user acceptance testing.
• Create and maintain process documentation, data definitions, business requirements, and user guides.
• Help improve data quality, operational controls, and the reliability of business-critical workflows.
• Communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive business and financial information with accuracy, care, and confidentiality.
• Key internship project involves developing a forecasting model for a predefined energy market rate.

Skills

Student status

MySQL

Python

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Relevant degree area

Tools

MySQL

Python

Job description

Nexus Energy Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, invites a Junior Business Data Analyst co-op for Winter 2027 to bridge IT and business teams.

You will analyze data, improve processes, and develop solutions using MySQL, Python, and automation while supporting Settlements, Accounting, Sales and Trading. As part of a key internship project, you will build an energy market forecasting model using real-world data, collect and clean data, test approaches, backtest, and document methodology.