Winter Intern 2027 - Data Science (Toronto Office)

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

IGM Financial Inc. is inviting applications for a winter-term Data Science internship in our Toronto office. The role supports the Analytics and Data Engineering teams through dataset, model, and report development to inform strategic objectives.

You must be enrolled in a post-secondary program and plan to return to school after the internship. This full-time term runs January to April 2027, with a 37.5-hour work week and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, CS, Management Analytics, Statistics or a similar field.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Git.
• Familiarity with Looker, Tableau, Power BI, and/or other BI and reporting tools is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. Google Cloud, Azure) is beneficial.
• Good critical thinking skills – conceptualizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating.
• Willingness to learn how to develop code as part of a team, including clear documentation and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing relevant datasets, reports and analysis for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Work with data from multiple sources and databases (manipulate data, prepare data for machine learning).
• Analyze structured and unstructured data, organize findings and translate into actionable insights.
• Learn various modelling approaches and understand how to evaluate best performance considering model metrics and business interpretation.
• Collaborate closely with relevant teams to ensure models/solutions can be deployed.
• Participate in the development, testing, implementation, documentation and continuous improvement of datasets and data models as a member of the Data Science team.

Skills

SQL

Python

Git

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Cloud (GCP/Azure)

Critical thinking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary program in Data Science/CS/Analytics/Statistics

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a key part of IGM's business model, providing comprehensive wealth management services to Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

With a vision to inspire financial confidence, IG Wealth Management is recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Diversity Employers, aiming to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Position:

We are currently hiring an intern looking for a winter term position, January to April 2027, in our Toronto office.Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and plan to return to school after completing the internship to be eligible to apply.

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for the entire duration of the program.

This position is responsible for supporting the Data Science team in Analytics and Data Engineering tasks. The student will assist in developing datasets, models, and reports which are used to understand our business and meet strategic objectives. This position provides a great opportunity for a university student to gain practical experience in the fields of AI and Data Science.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing relevant datasets, reports and analysis for operational and strategic initiatives
• Work with data from multiple sources and databases (manipulate data, prepare data for machine learning)
• Analyze structured and unstructured data, organize findings and translate into actionable insights
• Learn various modelling approaches and understand how to evaluate best performance considering model metrics and appropriateness for business interpretation
• Collaborate closely with relevant teams to ensure models/solutions can be deployed
• Participate in the development, testing, implementation, documentation and continuous improvement of datasets and data models as a member of the Data Science team

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, Computer Science, Management Analytics, Statistics or a similar field
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Git
• Familiarity with Looker, Tableau, Power BI, and/or other BI and reporting tools is a plus
• Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. Google Cloud, Azure) is beneficial
• Good critical thinking skills – conceptualizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
• Willingness to learn how to develop code as part of a team, including clear documentation and code reviews

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $49,000 - $51,000, which is determined based on year of study, IGM program, geographic location and candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for paid time off.

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

IG is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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