Student, Data Developer (Fall 2024)

at  AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation

CLOSING DATE:

August 13, 2024
Opportunity
If you have a passion for data and an inquisitive attitude, the Co-op, Data Developer in the Data Enablement team may be the experience you are looking for.
The Data Enablement team collaborates with internal groups at AIMCo to support the creation of Data Products which include reports, dashboards, and data applications.
You would contribute to the development and deployment of modern data engineering pipelines for financial & investment data. You will work with several passionate and solution-oriented data professionals who are eager to support and mentor you. If you are eager to take your skills in data engineering to the next level, we would want to hear from you!
Note: This is a 4-month full-time term from September through December 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Perform exploratory and targeted data processing, data modeling, and data cleaning to support the development of data products.
• Collaborate with teammates and share findings using your excellent communication skills.
• Participate in team problem-solving efforts and offer ideas to solve data/process issues.
• Development of products using Python/SQL or other programming languages.
• Gather requirements and reverse engineering of processes
• Provide support services including root-cause analysis, debugging, training, and consultation services.
• Code and process documentation
• Support the creation of training materials for data development

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Technology Management or a related field
• Returning to full-time studies in Winter 2025 or finishing final work experience terms.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of one or more analytic software tools or languages (e.g. Python, R, Power Bi, Spotfire, JavaScript and Java, C# etc.)
• Aware of data visualization and storytelling methods for conveying information to stakeholders
• Exposure to Business Intelligence visualization software like Microsoft Power BI, TIBCO Spotfire, Tableau, etc. is desired.
• High attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to not just identify problems but provide solutions.
• Exposure to applying predictive or prescriptive analytics to applications is an asset.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and inspiring the same in others

Success:
As the successful Co-op in the Data Enablement team, you will complete your work term with a sense of pride and accomplishment regarding all the new skills and knowledge you were able to attain over the work term. The connections you will build within and outside of the team should be able to rave about all the great work you did to make the jobs of others more streamlined and effective.
** This posting will close at 11:59PM on August 12, 2024.
Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
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• Perform exploratory and targeted data processing, data modeling, and data cleaning to support the development of data products.
• Collaborate with teammates and share findings using your excellent communication skills.
• Participate in team problem-solving efforts and offer ideas to solve data/process issues.
• Development of products using Python/SQL or other programming languages.
• Gather requirements and reverse engineering of processes
• Provide support services including root-cause analysis, debugging, training, and consultation services.
• Code and process documentation
• Support the creation of training materials for data developmen