About the role

Data Engineer Student role at Canada Life focusing on connected data products for Canadian business needs. Collaborating with data teams to support analytics and decision-making initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop connected data products that support Canadian business needs and enterprise self‑service analytics.
Design, enrich, and publish reliable datasets within appropriate controls—helping create a “one‑stop shop” for Canadian data.
Build and maintain a data asset inventory, ensuring data is discoverable and easily leveraged across the company.
Document critical data elements including lineage, classification, and usage to help build connected data assets (a “Google for Canada Life data”).
Conduct data discovery and analysis to understand dataset behaviours, identify trends, and uncover actionable insights.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including the core data squad and business partners, in an agile and highly cooperative environment.
Share and communicate your work, presenting solutions and learnings to peers and leadership and participating in communities of practice.

Currently in your second‑year or higher and pursuing a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Data & Analytics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Applied experience in data management (coursework or projects count—formal specialization is an asset).
Experience with SQL, Python, or Power BI (considered assets).
Working knowledge of Azure cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Synapse.
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
An agile and customer‑focused mindset with a practical approach to problem‑solving.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning.

Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.