Data Engineer Co-op

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Data Engineer Co-op Student

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?
Data, analytics and AI are of critical importance for AXIS and are fundamental to helping the organization deliver trusted insights, improve business processes and enable responsible innovation. Co-op students work as embedded team members and contribute to practical projects while building experience in enterprise technology, collaboration and operational delivery.
In this role, you will support data teams in the AXIS Halifax office through project-based assignments focused on data management, engineering, database support, cloud services and reporting. The role has been streamlined to emphasize achievable, hands-on learning for a co-op student.

What will you do in this role?

- Data preparation and validation: Use SQL and related tools to gather, review, clean and organize information for team projects.

- Data pipelines and integration: Assist with straightforward ETL tasks, data profiling, source-to-target checks and pipeline documentation.
Database support: Help maintain data assets, investigate basic data issues and follow established operational procedures.

- Cloud and platform support: Support supervised cloud migration, configuration and testing activities.

- Reporting and analysis: Help prepare datasets, dashboards and routine reports that support business and operational needs.

- Documentation and collaboration: Maintain clear technical notes, share progress and work with data engineers, analysts and business partners.

- You may also be asked to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this co-op role.

About You

- We encourage you to bring your own experience and curiosity to the table. We do not expect you to be an expert in data, AI or the insurance industry.

- Your willingness to learn, take initiative and work collaboratively is just as important as your technical experience.

What You Need To Have

- Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program and eligible for a Co-op work term

- Studying Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics ora related discipline

- Foundational experience with computational methods, data tools, scripting or software technologies

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down tasks into clear, manageable steps

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Curiosity, attention to detail and a proactive willingness to learn

- Interest in pursuing a full-time technology role after graduation.

Role Factors
In this role, you will typically be required to:

- Be in the office 5 days per week.

What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.

For this position, we currently expect to offer an hourly salary in the range of $15-$20 CAD (Halifax, Nova Scotia). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.