Data Analytics Intern: Young Canada Works (6-month contract)

Royal Ontario Museum•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a Data Analytics Intern to join our Audience Insights team through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) program. This internship offers a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute to ROM’s growing data and analytics capabilities, supporting the Museum’s transition toward more data-informed decision-making. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, the intern will gain hands-on experience analyzing and interpreting data on visitation, audience engagement, and institutional performance. The Data Analytics Intern will contribute to meaningful, real-world projects that support strategic planning and operational insights across the Museum. This includes working with a variety of datasets such as survey data, ticketing and CRM data, and digital analytics to uncover trends, generate insights, and support reporting for internal stakeholders. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong interest in data analytics, who is looking to apply their academic training in a practical setting while building a portfolio of applied analytical work within the arts and cultural sector. This role will provide exposure to the full analytics lifecycle, from data preparation and analysis to visualization and stakeholder presentation.

Requirements

A recent college or university degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline
Foundational experience working with data, including cleaning, organizing, and analyzing datasets through academic projects, internships, or research
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and insights within data
Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Experience writing and interpreting SQL queries
Ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively, including translating data into insights for non-technical audiences
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number
Be between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of employment
Be a recent college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate)
Be unemployed or underemployed at the start of the internship

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multiple data sources (e.g., survey data, CRM data, or web analytics) is an asset
Interest in applying data analytics within a museum, cultural, or public sector environment
Youth from equity-deserving groups are strongly encouraged to apply
Priority may be given to candidates who have not previously participated in a Young Canada Works internship program.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret data from multiple sources, including visitor surveys, ticketing and CRM systems, and digital analytics platforms, to identify trends and generate actionable insights
Clean, organize, and validate datasets to support accurate and reliable analysis across Audience Insights projects
Develop draft dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that support decision-making across departments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business questions, define data needs, and translate findings into clear, accessible insights
Support the preparation of reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to communicate key findings and recommendations
Assist in integrating and reconciling data from multiple systems to improve consistency and usability of reporting outputs
Document methodologies, processes, and reporting frameworks to support knowledge sharing and ongoing use by internal teams
Contribute to ongoing analytics initiatives that support ROM’s strategic priorities, including audience engagement, program evaluation, and operational performance