Data and Business Intelligence Analyst, Intern (Fall 2026, 12 months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data and Business Intelligence Analyst (Intern) will drive data-driven decision-making by supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of Power BI reporting and data modeling. While the primary focus of this role is Business Intelligence, the successful candidate will also allocate time toward exploring and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a strong technical foundation, an eye for modern design, and a commitment to "Glass Box" reporting—ensuring data transparency and clear logic for all stakeholders.

Requirements

4th or 5th year in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT program (Bachelor's or Master's) or equivalent experience
Strong presentation and communication skills, fluent in written and oral English.
Demonstrated experience developing Power BI reports, including proficiency in DAX and Power Query.
Strong foundational knowledge of SQL or T-SQL for data querying and transformation.
Experience or strong familiarity with Python for data processing, scripting, or automation.
Familiarity with modern development environments, ideally VS Code, and AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot.
Knowledge of UI/UX principles and a strong analytical mindset focused on data transparency.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.
Able to work full time (40 hours) for the agreed work term with a minimum of 2 days (16 hours) in the Toronto office
Fluent in English both in written and oral communication
Strong in organizational skills and their ability to balance multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experienced in data processing scripting and automation using Python, Powershell and/or SQL

Responsibilities

Supporting colleagues, across all disciplines, in defining requirements and develop functional Power BI prototypes and production-ready reports based on those use cases.
Build and maintain robust semantic models for both BI and AI applications using Python, SQL, Power Query and/or DAX.
Manage and configure Row-Level Security (RLS) and evaluate Object-Level Security (OLS) for sensitive data models.
Champion the adoption and utilization of the Hitachi Rail Power BI Toolkit. Apply modern design patterns to create intuitive, user-friendly reports, and actively contribute to the further development and expansion of the toolkit's assets.
Contribute to building agentic workflows and propose innovative ideas where AI can be leveraged to improve operational efficiency within the BI function or broader engineering operations.
Documenting the data processing steps for Reports, manage testing and verification of reports, and prepare/host Gate Reviews for production releases alongside Data and Report Owners as required.
Analyze datasets for usability, propose methods to improve data integrity, and contribute to future initiatives such as developing version control processes for Power BI reports.
Analyzing company datasets for usability and propose means to improve data integrity.
Provide technical support on Power BI and UI/UX design, as required.
When available, develop prototypes of Power BI Reports based on defined requirements.