About the job Data Analytics & Automation Co-op
JDS Energy & Mining provides engineering, project management, and construction services to the resource and energy sectors. We deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for mining projects worldwide, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.
We are seeking a motivated Data Analytics & Automation Co-op to help turn business data into useful insights and develop practical tools that improve internal workflows.
The co-op will contribute to a range of initiatives that support JDS's digital and operational efficiency, including but not limited to applying large language models (LLMs) to extract relevant data from unstructured documents, optimizing storage and information architecture, developing automated data pipelines and API integrations, and delivering Power BI dashboards that support data-driven decision-making.
This role is ideal for a student who enjoys programming, working with data, and finding better ways to get things done. We are looking for candidates who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. Prior experience with every technology listed is not required.
Duration: 4 months (with possibility to extend)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing AI and data analytics solutions to solve business challenges.
- Prepare, clean, transform, and analyze data using Python and SQL.
- Assist with API integration, including connections to Microsoft 365 services and platforms.
- Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights.
- Automate processes using Python and/or Power Automate.
- Use version control tools to manage code and collaborate with team members.
- Participate in technical discussions, solution design sessions, and project meetings.
- Document technical processes, findings, and project outcomes.
- Stay current with AI trends, tools, and best practices.
Package Details
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program related to Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Comfortable programming in Python.
- Familiarity with SQL queries and relational databases.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and how applications exchange data.
- Comfortable using version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic), prompt engineering, or generative AI tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or the Microsoft Graph API.
- Experience building data pipelines or automation scripts.
- Previous co-op, internship, or personal project experience in software development, automation, or data analytics.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions with real business impact.
- Exposure to applying AI to real-world engineering and mining workflows.
- Practical experience with the Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform ecosystem.
- Opportunities to develop technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A strong foundation for a career in data science, AI engineering, or business technology.
About Us
At JDS, we ACTION:
- Accept No Mediocrity
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically
- True to Our Word
- Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
- Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers
- No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation