Data Analyst Student – Winter 2027
At a glance
Mid-level Data Analysis & BI role at J.D. Irving. Saint John · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$75,000–CA$106,250 across Canada.
J.D. Irving has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build, improve and document reports and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI
- Clean and analyze data drawn from varied sources to inform reports and business decisions
- Help move reports and data to newer platforms, then check that the migration results are sound
- Track down data quality and integrity problems and help resolve them
- Explain findings and technical ideas clearly to stakeholders
What you bring
- You are currently studying Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Analytics or a related subject
- You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus curiosity about data
- You communicate well, work effectively with others and pay close attention to detail
Who this fits
This role suits a curious student who wants hands-on analytics experience and is keen to learn new technologies. You’ll work full time on site in Saint John.
From the employer
The Data Analyst Student will be a collaborative member of the JDI IT Data and Analytics team, gaining hands-on experience turning raw data into meaningful insights that support real business decisions. Working alongside Data Analysts and business stakeholders, the student will prepare and analyze data from various sources, build reports and dashboards in Power BI, and help support data modernization and migration initiatives.
This role is ideal for a curious, motivated student who enjoys working with data, has an aptitude for technology and is eager to learn. It's a chance to build real-world analytics skills with enterprise tools while helping modernize how JDI uses data.
This position requires full-time on-site presence.
- Develop, enhance and document reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
- Prepare, cleanse and analyze data from a variety of sources to support reporting and business decision-making.
- Support data modernization and migration initiatives, including moving existing reports and data to modern platforms and validating the results.
- Help identify, troubleshoot and resolve data quality and data integrity issues.
- Support the maintenance, organization and continuous improvement of analytics platforms and solutions.
- Explain analytical findings and technical concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language for stakeholders.
- Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity about data.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality work.
- Self-motivated, with an eagerness to learn new technologies.
- A growth mindset and an interest in finding better ways to solve problems.
Bonus
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI or Power Query.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other modern data platforms.
- Experience with Python, R, or another programming language.