Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Are you interested in the opportunity to work as an Intern Data Engineer at RBC? By applying to
this job posting, you will be considered for internship roles available within RBC's Chief Data
Office (CDO) and Technology & Operations. This role focuses on building enterprise data
management workflows and automations that power RBC's data-driven strategy.
What will you do?
• 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
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
• 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-have
• 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
What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working
together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care
about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving
success that is mutual.
• 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
Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Fall 2026 Student placement with a start date of September 2026, and end date of December 2026. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:
- Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2026 ; or
- If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2026), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.
Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 17, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.
RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.
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At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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What We Do
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