Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity? 

 
Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Data Student at RBC for 8 Months? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Technology & Operations.  

 

Some exciting roles you’ll be considered for are: 

Data Analyst 

Data Scientist 

   

Please only apply to this posting if you are eligible to complete a full 8-months co-op term with your school. 

What will you do? 

Analyze, design, deliver, and implement analytic development projects, with the use of RBC’s analytics tools 

Ensure that project activities are accomplished within approved time frames, scope, and budgets 

Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to various projects 

Utilize the latest technologies available, designing and building data solutions to meet business needs 

Be an active contributor to not only your individual team, but to the RBC development community 

Constantly seek out better ways to do things, new tools, new technologies, new processes 

Work on transformational projects delivering new value 

Work as part of an agile team responsible for end-to-end delivery of business needs 

Use business domain knowledge to independently lead the analytics process to identify valuable and innovative insights 

Promote analytics across the enterprise to enable RBC to become a data-driven organization 

 

What do you need to succeed? 

Must-have 

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning 

Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment 

Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written) 

Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment 

Experience or understanding of open-source software frameworks (Hadoop), data visualization tools (Tableau and Splunk), and databases (SQL and/or VBA) 

Programming skills in one or more languages (ex. Python, R) 

Ability to data extract, transform, and load processes with a variety of data types 

Ability to perform complex data analysis on large volumes of data and present findings to stakeholders 

Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint 

 

Nice-to-have 

Proficient in building statistical and algorithmic models with complex and large datasets, including but not limited to: supervised statistical learning, clustering, natural language processing, recommendation systems, times-series analysis, experimental design (A/B testing), data visualization, deep learning 

Knowledge of design, development, and implementation utilizing current analytics technologies and architecture, as well as data warehouse concepts and methodologies 

Relational database concepts and design experience 

Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge 

  

What’s in it for you? 

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. 

Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada 

Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance 

Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities 

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team 

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact 

Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually  

  

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is January 17th, 2025. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review. 

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

335 8 AVE SW:CALGARY

City:

CALGARY

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2024-12-13

Application Deadline:

2025-01-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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