Research & Insights Student Co-op - Toronto - Fall 2025

J.D. Irving, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic co-op students to join their Research & Insights team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in data analysis, reporting, and project development, providing valuable insights that drive business decisions. You'll work closely with leadership to present findings and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of the company. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for students eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000

Opportunities for job-related training

Growth and progression opportunities

Signing incentives for full-time roles

Qualifications

• Candidates should be in good academic standing with prior internship experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office tools are essential.

Responsibilities

• Update and create insight reports from segmentation studies.
• Assist in developing the Research & Insights Co-op program.

Skills

Data Analysis

Presentation Development

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerBI

Education

Enrollment in College or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Business Analytics

Marketing Research

Job description

Compensation and Benefits

• $21.45 - $23.10 per hour, depending on grade level
• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Enrollment in College or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics and/or Marketing Research students preferred
• Good academic standing required
• Completion of one prior internship/work term required
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data
• Presentation development
• Strong MS skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI)
• Time management and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Insights Reporting

• Update and create insight reports from proprietary segmentation studies
• Present findings to leadership team

Program/Project Development

• Assist in creating the Research & Insights Co-op program
• Engage in special projects as required

Survey Development and Analysis

• Assist in reviewing the survey design and questionnaires for product innovation research, corporate reputation, and Gen Z immersion research
• Analyze trend reports and highlight key findings and their significance to our business

Market Visits

• Attend market visits and complete market observation documents to share with our cross-functional team

Research & Insights Website Updates

• Maintain the Research and Insights website through timely content updates and ensuring appropriate access levels for different user groups