From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the Director, Data management, you will be part of an innovative and dynamic team that translates business needs and opportunities into data-driven solutions for the Commercial Insurance business.

This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in data analytics, product development, and collaboration with business stakeholders, while supporting the creation of scalable data products on cloud platforms.

What you’ll be doing:

Support the design and development of data products for Commercial Insurance
Perform exploratory data analysis using SQL, Python, or similar tools
Contribute to data documentation, data quality, data process controls and governance activities.
Participate in requirement gathering sessions and help document business requirements
Learn and apply modern data tools, analytics practices, and Agile methodologies

What You Bring

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or related field
Must have at least intermediate knowledge of SQL and/or Python (academic or work experience)
Knowledge of GCP platform, BigQuery, JIRA, GIT tools and prior experience in P&C insurance is an asset.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Interest in data analytics, data science, or data engineering
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams

What’s in it for You?

Hands-on experience working on real-world data and business problems
Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern analytics tools
Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative team environment
Experience working in an Agile delivery model
Build practical skills in data analysis, visualization, and product development

Did you know?

We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors
Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!