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C-IT-105 Data Specialist intern

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken
  • Industry experience working with data, coding and scripting (Python/Java/Scala/SQL/JS/Bash)
  • Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka
  • All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Responsibilities

  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
  • Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery
  • Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights
  • Keep data separated and secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers

About the company

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CAE

Aviation & Flight Training Schools

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryAviation & Flight Training Schools
Company size10001

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Job description

                                                                                                         

This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree. 

Internship dates: From August 31st to December 18th  2026  

 

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

 

The role we are offering you:

 

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to join our new Data and AI Platform department within our team of data specialist / data engineers. You will thus participate in CAE’s Data Strategy and its evolution. Your work will allow CAE to offer better services and develop new products based on data. Are you ready to:

 

  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
  • Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
  • Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics
  • Keep data separated and secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers.
  • Be an active member of the business transformation

 

Our ideal candidate has:

 

  • Strong knowledge of French, English, both written & spoken
  • Industry experience working with data, coding and scripting (Python/Java/Scala/SQL/JS/Bash), and with Microsoft cloud services: Azure, Databrick, etc is an asset
  • Experience developing and administering large data systems.
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
  • Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server and CosmosDb.
  • Experience with automated data pipeline and workflow management tools: DevOps, ARM, Data Factory, Airflow.
  • Experience with Microsoft cloud services: Azure, Databrick.
  • Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming.

*All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal. They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate. All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.

 

*Please take note that if you are on a student, work or international student permit, the delays for the security background check can take up to 8 weeks.

 

*For all interns hired, we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.

 

CAE offers:

 

  • Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
  • Flexible schedules
  • Open concept workspace / work from home
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
  • Possibility of permanent employment/extension
  • Free parking (cars and bikes) and STM access
  • Running club and sports activities
  • Changing rooms and showers

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

COOP-Student (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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