Data Analyst - Internship (Remote)

6d6 days ago

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

Toronto, CA · Internship · C$44,000 – C$44,000

About this role

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You will have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. Join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where more than 90% of employees agree it’s a great place to work.

We are seeking a Data Analyst Intern for a 12-week internship with hybrid or fully remote work. Reporting to the Director, Development & Infrastructure, you will assist the Technology & Analytics team with building reports, organizing data, and exploring data models. Gain practical experience with industry-standard platforms while supporting research that informs advocacy for Canadian small businesses.

Work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country, building upon synergies and learning from one another. Be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. Participate in team meetings, ask questions, and take initiative on assigned tasks with growing independence.

Contribute to a summer project, such as a data dashboard, analysis summary, or proof-of-concept, and present findings to the team. Translate data findings into clear, plain-language narratives for non-technical audiences. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

Requirements

Education in a post-secondary program in computer science, data science, statistics, information systems, or a related field
Basic familiarity with at least one data tool such as SQL, Python, or Excel
Genuine curiosity about data, with a desire to explore datasets and understand insights
Strong attention to detail and habit of double checking work for accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain findings in plain language to non-technical audiences
Comfort working independently in a remote environment while staying engaged through check-ins
Exposure through coursework or self-study to dimensional modeling concepts such as fact and dimension tables, star schemas, or snowflake schemas
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or another business intelligence tool, even if limited to academic or personal projects

Responsibilities

Build and update reports and dashboards in Power BI, connecting data sources, applying basic filters, and presenting findings clearly
Write and run SQL queries to extract, clean, and summarize data from organizational databases under guidance
Assist with data cleaning and preparation tasks using Python or Excel, documenting steps for reproducibility and audit
Contribute to a summer project including a data dashboard, analysis summary, or short proof-of-concept and present findings
Translate data findings into clear, plain-language narratives for non-technical audiences, including written summaries and short presentations
Participate in team meetings, ask questions, and take initiative on assigned tasks with growing independence

Benefits

$22/hour gross remuneration, paid bi-weekly less statutory deductions
Hybrid or fully remote work arrangement
Duration June 1 – August 21, 2026 with some flexibility
Collaborative and supportive environment where more than 90% of employees agree it’s a great place to work