About the role#
As a Forward Deployed Engineer intern, you will work directly with teams to understand business challenges, analyze data, and design solutions that improve customer processes. This role offers exposure to transformation initiatives while you develop skills in analytics, solution design, and consulting. We value curiosity and ownership, and you will have the opportunity to test new technologies and turn ideas into action.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and testing of tailored technical solutions for complex customer problems.
- Gather, organize, and analyze business data to identify quality gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Create reports, presentations, and dashboards to share project outcomes.
- Assist with solution testing, documentation, research, and training materials.
- Participate in workshops and discovery sessions to understand customer needs.
- Document lessons learned and help build reusable best practice assets.
- Manage your time across multiple concurrent projects.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least 3 years of a degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
- Experience with SQL, Python, C++, or other programming languages.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other business productivity tools.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with exposure to research, reporting, or data analysis.
- A strong sense of ownership and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Demonstrated leadership through athletics, student organizations, research, or volunteer work.
- A customer-focused mindset and strong communication skills.
- Interest in AI, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 8 or 12-month paid position.
- You must work from our Ottawa or Toronto offices at least three days per week.
- The hourly rate ranges from $27.04 to $39.66, depending on your skills and experience.
About Kinaxis
Kinaxis develops software for supply chain management. The company serves clients in sectors including aerospace, automotive, and life sciences. It maintains headquarters in Ottawa and employs over 2,300 people. Its software handles tasks ranging from strategic planning to last-mile delivery.
How to get in at Kinaxis
Applying to Kinaxis early gives you a distinct advantage, as recruiters review applications before the volume becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends you an instant alert the moment a new role is published, helping you secure a spot at the front of the queue. You can avoid the frustration of waiting in a digital pile by acting quickly when a position opens. Reaching out to the right person often yields better results than a standard submission. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind Kinaxis roles, allowing you to contact them directly for questions or a referral. This personal outreach often improves your response rate significantly compared to cold applications.
