Data Science Intern

About the Role

This is a remote internship opportunity with a client company for a motivated Data Science Intern. The position is suited to someone who enjoys solving practical business challenges through data and can collaborate effectively with a distributed team working across Canada time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of data-led solutions for business problems.
• Clean, prepare, and analyze both structured and unstructured datasets.
• Help build and assess machine learning models with supervision from senior data scientists.
• Carry out exploratory data analysis and turn findings into clear, useful recommendations.
• Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and business functions.
• Assist with data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting outputs.
• Record processes, approaches, and results in a clear and organized way.

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in, or recent completion of, a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Solid working knowledge of Python, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts such as regression, classification, and clustering.
• Experience using data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or similar libraries.
• Comfort working with SQL and databases.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work remotely while overlapping with US/Canada time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to deep learning tools such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of practical data science use cases such as recommendation systems, NLP, or forecasting.
• Previous internship or project experience in data science or analytics.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, impact-focused mindset that converts analysis into meaningful action.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving setting.
• Strong accountability and ownership over assigned work.

Location

This role is remote, with the expectation that the intern can work during overlapping hours with Canada and the US.

Duration

The internship generally runs for 3 to 6 months and may be extended depending on performance.

Compensation

A competitive stipend is offered, with the exact amount depending on experience and the client’s budget.