The best career that you never expected is at Aviva.

You are investing time and money into your education, building the foundation for a rewarding career. Have you considered insurance? More than 100,000 Canadians work in the insurance industry.

We make a positive difference every single day offering protection and peace of mind.

Aviva Canada Inc. is one of Canada’s largest insurance groups and we have a lot to offer to talented people just entering the working world.

If you’re ready for a head start, we’d like to meet you.

Aviva is pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting for students for our summer internship Program for the period of May 2025 until August 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for post-secondary students to gain exposure to the insurance industry. Our program offers a variety of experiences across our insurance business unit. Aviva realizes the importance of crafting internships as a means to develop talent to meet future requirements for entry-level insurance roles.

Aviva Canada has adopted a hybrid return-to-office model. This role will require you to work in the Toronto or Markham office.

The AI/ML Engineering and Innovation team is looking for a driven, passionate student to join their team as a Data Scientist Intern! Join an exciting team of actuaries, data scientists and engineers at the forefront of using data to drive decisions at every level of our organization. The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation and you get to be in the driver’s seat during this data-driven, technology revolution.

What you’ll do

Summer interns will have an opportunity to contribute in a variety of duties within AI/ML Engineering and Innovation team
Feature engineering , MLops, MLautomation, ML Modelling
Clerical and administrative duties, filing, data-entry, general office support, etc.
Responsible for assisting full time staff with short term projects to meet business requirements
Other duties as assigned by manager

We’re Excited About You Because

You're passionate and thoughtful when it comes to offering an amazing customer experience
You aren't afraid to work in a dynamic environment and learn new processes
Organization is your strength and you love staying on top of projects
You get creative when it comes to problem solving
You’ll collaborative with teammates, have strong communication skills, and build relationships easily

What You Need To Succeed

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Data Science or Computer Science/Engineering
Coding skills with Python
Data engineering/Data science modelling experience is an asset
Experience as a Data Scientist/ Machine Learning Engineer is an asset
Demonstrates a desire to go above and beyond and hunger to learn and grow
Ability to adjust with minimal supervision where priorities may shift due to changing business needs
Strong verbal and written communicator with high caliber, professional business demeanor
Significant experience using Microsoft office programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
A real passion for helping people
Pervious Insurance program or work experience is an asset
Have a minimum 2.75 GPA or B average

Please limit your application to one posting at the location of your choice based on your interests. Carefully review which specific opportunities are available before submitting your application, as openings vary by office.

Please submit your applications to us by February 14, 2025.

**We thank you for your interest in applying for this position, however only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.**

Additional Information

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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