Junior Business Data Analyst - Winter 2027 Co-op

Job summary

Analyze and reconcile operational and financial data using MySQL, automate recurring tasks and reporting with Python, investigate data and system issues, and support testing and documentation. Develop and backtest an energy market forecasting model, then present its methodology, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

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What You Will Do Serve as a bridge between the IT team and business users across Settlements, Accounting, Sales, and Trading. Gather, clarify, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements for backend requests, system enhancements, reports, and data investigations. Use MySQL to retrieve, validate, reconcile, and analyze operational and financial data. Develop Python scripts and tools to automate recurring tasks, data checks, reporting workflows, and file-processing activities. Investigate data discrepancies and system issues, identify root causes, and work with team members to implement practical solutions. Support daily and ad hoc requests involving data extraction, database updates, reporting, troubleshooting, and internal applications. Assist with testing system changes, including preparing test cases, validating results, documenting defects, and supporting user acceptance testing. Create and maintain process documentation, data definitions, business requirements, and user guides. Help improve data quality, operational controls, and the reliability of business-critical workflows. Communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Handle sensitive business and financial information with accuracy, care, and confidentiality. Key Internship Project During The Internship, You Will Develop a Forecasting Model For a Predefined Energy Market Rate. With Guidance From Business And Technical Stakeholders, You Will: Translate the established business objective into data and modeling requirements. Collect, clean, validate, and explore relevant historical market data. Analyze trends, seasonality, and other potential market drivers. Develop and compare forecasting approaches. Backtest the model and evaluate its performance using appropriate accuracy metrics. Create a repeatable process for updating forecasts as new data becomes available. Document the methodology, assumptions, limitations, and data requirements. Present the model, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at the end of the term. What You Will Bring Minimum Skills & Qualifications Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Working knowledge of MySQL, including joins, aggregations, subqueries, and data validation. Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation. Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. Ability to translate business questions into clear data or system requirements. High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple requests, organize priorities, and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn unfamiliar business processes and technologies. Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical teams and business users. Nice to Have Experience with forecasting, time-series analysis, statistics, or machine learning. Familiarity with Git, APIs, ETL processes, cloud platforms, or software development practices. Familiarity with the North American energy market is considered an asset but is not required. What We Offer Hands-on experience supporting multiple teams within a fast-moving energy business. Mentorship from experienced data, IT, and business professionals. Opportunities to strengthen your skills in MySQL, Python, forecasting, automation, and business analysis. Exposure to energy-market operations, settlements, accounting, sales, and trading. Team-building and recreational events. Accommodations Nexus Energy Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require Code-protected accommodations due to disability during the recruitment process, please communicate them when contacted, and we will ensure your needs are met. Note: This is a supervised, entry-level student placement designed to provide practical experience. Nexus Energy Inc. would like to thank all applicants; however, only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. JOB TITLE Junior Business Data Analyst - Winter 2027 Co-op DEPARTMENT IT Operations LOCATION Toronto, ON (On-site) JOB TYPE & DURATION Internship SALARY RANGE $20.00–$22.00 per hour Apply Now BACK TO CAREERS Position Overview This co-op offers hands-on experience at the intersection of business, data, and technology within Nexus Energy. You will support teams across Settlements, Accounting, Sales, and Trading by analyzing data, improving processes, and developing solutions using MySQL, Python, and automation. As a key project, you will develop an energy market forecasting model using real-world data, gaining practical experience in forecasting and energy market applications. What You Will Do Serve as a bridge between the IT team and business users across Settlements, Accounting, Sales, and Trading. Gather, clarify, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements for backend requests, system enhancements, reports, and data investigations. Use MySQL to retrieve, validate, reconcile, and analyze operational and financial data. Develop Python scripts and tools to automate recurring tasks, data checks, reporting workflows, and file-processing activities. Investigate data discrepancies and system issues, identify root causes, and work with team members to implement practical solutions. Support daily and ad hoc requests involving data extraction, database updates, reporting, troubleshooting, and internal applications. Assist with testing system changes, including preparing test cases, validating results, documenting defects, and supporting user acceptance testing. Create and maintain process documentation, data definitions, business requirements, and user guides. Help improve data quality, operational controls, and the reliability of business-critical workflows. Communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Handle sensitive business and financial information with accuracy, care, and confidentiality. Key Internship Project Minimum Skills & Qualifications Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Working knowledge of MySQL, including joins, aggregations, subqueries, and data validation. Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation. Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. Ability to translate business questions into clear data or system requirements. High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple requests, organize priorities, and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn unfamiliar business processes and technologies. Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical teams and business users. Nice to Have Experience with forecasting, time-series analysis, statistics, or machine learning. Familiarity with Git, APIs, ETL processes, cloud platforms, or software development practices. Familiarity with the North American energy market is considered an asset but is not required. What We Offer Hands-on experience supporting multiple teams within a fast-moving energy business. Mentorship from experienced data, IT, and business professionals. Opportunities to strengthen your skills in MySQL, Python, forecasting, automation, and business analysis. Exposure to energy-market operations, settlements, accounting, sales, and trading. Team-building and recreational events. Accommodations Nexus Energy Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require Code-protected accommodations due to disability during the recruitment process, please communicate them when contacted, and we will ensure your needs are met. Note: This is a supervised, entry-level student placement designed to provide practical experience. Nexus Energy Inc. would like to thank all applicants; however, only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. ACCOMMODATIONS Join now and power your success! Nexus Energy Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require Code-protected accommodations due to disability during the recruitment process, please communicate them when contacted and we will ensure your needs are met. Nexus Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and would like to thank all applicants, however, only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. Apply Now Please include this information in your Cover Letter: we want to know why you want to work with us, and what impact you believe you could make. 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What you’ll do

Analyze and reconcile operational and financial data using MySQL, automate recurring tasks and reporting with Python, investigate data and system issues, and support testing and documentation. Develop and backtest an energy market forecasting model, then present its methodology, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant university or college program and have working knowledge of MySQL and Python. They should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to data accuracy, clear communication, organization, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with technical and business teams.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Team-Building Events
• Recreational Events

Listed skills

• MySQL · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Data Validation · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• MySQL
• Python
• Data Analysis
• Data Validation
• Data Reconciliation
• Data Automation
• Forecasting
• Time-Series Analysis
• Quantitative Problem-Solving
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Process Documentation
• System Testing
• Data Quality
• Stakeholder Communication
• Prioritization
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Energy
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting

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