About the role#
Reporting to the Integrated Operational Controls team, this co-op position offers hands-on experience in project reporting, data analytics, and dashboard development. You will support performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives within a major project environment, specifically for the Hamilton LRT project. This is a full-time, on-site Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Learn about key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used to monitor project performance.
- Develop and maintain project reports, dashboards, and analytics for cost, schedule, resource, financial, and operational reporting.
- Gather reporting requirements from functional leads and project teams.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to collect, organize, and validate project data.
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track project trends and performance.
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Organize and combine information from spreadsheets, databases, and project systems.
- Document reporting processes, KPI definitions, and data requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate manual reporting tasks.
- Collaborate with project controls, commercial, finance, and operational teams.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform ad hoc data analytics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college co-op program in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, or Information Systems.
- Academic, co-op, or project experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
- Exposure to SQL, DAX, Python, R, Power Query, or SAP Webi.
- Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or multiple data sources.
- Exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps or Power Automate.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in identifying trends.
- Attention to detail and an understanding of data quality and validation.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour.
About Aecon Group Inc.
Aecon Group Inc. is a construction and infrastructure development company based in Toronto. Founded in 1877, the firm operates across North America and maintains a global presence. It serves both private and public-sector clients through civil, urban transportation, nuclear, utility, and industrial projects. The company also handles project financing, investment, and maintenance services.
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