DataOps & AI Engineer Co-op

Title: DataOps & AI Engineer Co-op Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Job Description: This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.DataOps & AI Engineer Co-op StudentThis is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.How does this role contribute to our collective success?Data, analytics and AI are of critical importance for AXIS and are fundamental to helping the organization deliver trusted insights, improve business processes and enable responsible innovation. Co-op students work as embedded team members and contribute to practical projects while building experience in enterprise technology, collaboration and operational delivery.In this role, you will join the DataOps & AI team and assist with the reliable day-to-day operation of data, analytics and AI platforms. You will work under the guidance of experienced team members and focus on well-defined monitoring, support, documentation and automation tasks.What will you do in this role?Platform monitoring: Review dashboards, alerts, scheduled jobs and routine checks for data and analytics platforms, and escalate issues using established procedures.Operational support: Help triage incoming requests, gather troubleshooting information and updatesupport records.Environment and access support: Assist with documented workspace setup, access reviews, deployment checklists and environment promotion activities. Pipeline and report checks: Validate that data pipelines, reports and semantic models complete successfully and record any exceptions.Simple automation: Create or improve lightweight scripts, checklists or repeatable workflows that reduce manual effort.Documentation and knowledge sharing: Maintain runbooks, support guides, inventories and process documentation.Team collaboration: Work with data engineers, visualization developers, analysts, cloud teams and business stakeholders to complete assigned tasks and communicate status.You may also be asked to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this co-op role.About YouWe encourage you to bring your own experience and curiosity to the table. We do not expect you to be an expert in data, AI or the insurance industry. Your willingness to learn, take initiative and work collaboratively is just as important as your technical experience.What you need to haveCurrently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program and eligible for a Co-op work termStudying Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics or a related disciplineFoundational experience with computational methods, data tools, scripting or software technologiesStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down tasks into clear, manageable stepsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentCuriosity, attention to detail and a proactive willingness to learn;Interest in pursuing a full-time technology role after graduation.Role FactorsIn this role, you will typically be required to:Be in the office 5 days per week.What we offer:You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.For this position, we currently expect to offer an hourly salary in the range of $15-$20 CAD (Halifax, Nova Scotia). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. This posting is for an existing vacancy.