2026 Fall - CDO, Data Engineer Intern (4 Months)

RBC•Toronto, ON

11d

About The Position

This internship opportunity at RBC is for an Intern Data Engineer within RBC's Chief Data Office (CDO) and Technology & Operations. The role focuses on building enterprise data management workflows and automations that are crucial for powering RBC's data-driven strategy. This is a 4-month Fall 2026 student placement.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, software engineering, data science, mathematics, or related fields
Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala)
Experience or understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data pipeline development
Experience with databases and SQL
Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and relational database design
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with open-source frameworks (Hadoop, Spark) or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Familiarity with Metadata Management and Data Governance platforms
Experience with Workflow development
Knowledge of data integration tools and orchestration platforms
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Understanding of data governance and data quality principles
Ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly and apply new knowledge

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement enterprise data management (EDM) workflows to streamline data ingestion, transformation, and distribution across the organization
Build and maintain automated data pipelines and processes to reduce manual effort and improve data consistency
Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to support the CDO's strategic data initiatives
Utilize modern technologies to design and build scalable data solutions that meet business needs
Work as part of an agile team responsible for end-to-end delivery of data engineering projects
Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Participate in code reviews and contribute to RBC's engineering excellence standards
Constantly seek out better ways to do things, exploring new tools, technologies, and processes to improve data workflows

Benefits

Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career toolkit while enjoying work-life balance
Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and highly performing team
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually

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