People Analytics Co-op

PowerCo; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

PowerCo Canada Inc. is seeking a current student to join our People Analytics team in St. Thomas, Ontario.

You will design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards delivering HR insights and collaborate across HR and analytics to define KPIs and data standards. The role runs 4–8 months starting January 2027 in a startup-like environment within a global organization building Canada’s first Gigafactory, offering hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot

Qualifications

• Canadian post-secondary student in Business/HR/Data Analytics.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups.
• Fundamental Power BI and DAX knowledge for dashboards.
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors reporting and data models.
• Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards delivering HR insights.
• Collaborate with HR and People Analytics to define KPIs and data standards.
• Develop data models and SAP SuccessFactors reporting for scalable analytics.
• Create automation workflows with Power Apps/Power Automate to improve processes.
• Support data cleaning, validation, and governance across HR data.

Education

Post-secondary student in Canada (Business/HR/Data Analytics)

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Excel (advanced)

SAP SuccessFactors

Power Apps

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

Data modeling

Governance & KPIs

Job description

Who We Are

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

Who We Are

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

This positions will focus on various people analytics projects and initiatives, working cross-functionally with the other HR divisions.
You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to building and developing data assets that provide strategic insights to HR leaders and team members. There will be occasional light administrative tasks to help keep our HR systems and operations running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity to work in a startup-like environment within a global organization that is building Canada’s first Gigafactory and reshaping the future of sustainable energy.
This is a position for a 4-8 month current student in a Canadian institution starting in January 2027.
This position is located in St. Thomas ON.

What You Bring To The Team

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that deliver actionable insights across key HR domains, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Workforce
• Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, and overall Workforce Demographic.
• Collaborate with HR and People Analytics teams to develop standardized data definitions, KPIs, and governance documentation—creating intake forms, approval workflows, and data standards—to ensure consistent terminology, aligned metrics, and a unified approach to HR data across the organization.
• Build and optimize data models and dashboards within SAP SuccessFactors to support scalable reporting, analytics, and dashboard development across multiple HR functional areas.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Microsoft Copilot solutions to automate administrative, HR, and business processes, improving efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to implement scalable tools that reduce manual effort and enhance productivity
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and routine data quality audits—primarily within SAP SuccessFactors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across HR data and analytics outputs.
• Analyze key HR metrics and KPIs to identify trends, generate insights, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Provide executive and administrative support including coordinating deliverables, preparing presentations and communications, managing documentation, tracking action items, and supporting day‑to‑day operational activities.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Currently in a Canadian post-secondary education in the field of Business, ideally HR, Technical Business, Data Analytics or related
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, scenario modeling)
• Power BI and DAX fundamentals
• Data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance
• SAP SuccessFactors (reporting, data models, auditing, data extraction)
• PowerPoint (presentation creation and formatting)
• Ad‑hoc reporting (Primarily in Excel)
• Think-cell

What To Look Forward To

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.
This posting is for a currently vacant role.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.