Data Scientist Student

Job Description:

Location: Toronto (Onsite)
Duration: Fall (September -December 2026)

Type: Student Full Time

Range: $18.50 - $28.50

We are ready to take our analytics and AI capabilities to the next level—and we’re looking for a Data Scientist Co‑op with strong full‑stack development skills to help us do it.

This role sits within the Advanced Analytics team in OLG’s Enterprise Analytics department. You will help design, build, and deploy end‑to‑end AI‑powered web applications, turning experimental models and GenAI ideas into real, usable products.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Sr Advanced Analytics Manager, you will be empowered to:

• Build and prototype Generative AI applications using Python, LLM APIs, LangChain, and vector databases

• Design and develop full‑stack web applications that integrate AI models into user‑facing tools

  • Frontend: Streamlit, React, or similar

  • Backend: Python (FastAPI, Flask) and API development

• Collaborate with analysts and senior analytics professionals to translate business problems into AI‑driven web solutions

• Develop and deploy interactive dashboards, internal tools, and AI assistants that support real business workflows

• Perform prompt engineering, data wrangling, and visualization to improve model quality and user experience

• Use SQL to retrieve and prepare data from OLG’s Hadoop‑based data lake for model training and inference

• Apply software engineering best practices, including version control (Git), documentation, and basic testing

• Support experimentation, iteration, and continuous improvement of deployed AI solutions

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education:

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program and possess a valid work permit (if applicable) for the duration of the term.

Technical Skill:

• Strong Python programming skills

• Experience or coursework in data science, machine learning, or analytics

• Exposure to Generative AI frameworks and tools (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face)

• Experience building web applications or interactive tools:

  • Frontend: Streamlit, React, or similar

  • Backend: Flask, FastAPI, or equivalent

• Solid understanding of data workflows (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows

Nice to have skill:

• Experience deploying apps (cloud platforms, containers, or internal environments)

• Exposure to REST APIs, authentication, or basic system design concepts

• Interest in AI product development and human‑centered design

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.

• Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

Application Instructions:
If you are in a registered co-op program, please apply through this job posting by the deadline AND notify your Co-op Program Office, as required.

If you are not in a registered co-op program or we have not posted at your school, please apply through this job posting by the deadline.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact careers@olg.ca, 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.