Entry Level Data Science Insurance Jobs in Calgary, AB

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

Come be part of the Upstream and Global Operations Departments at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located across Canada.

What role you will play in our team

The Business Analyst Student will work as part of an integrated team within the Upstream Digital Accelerator, helping deliver digital innovation and solve operational challenges across our mining and in situ oil sands operations.
The student will collaborate with site operators, engineers, business stakeholders, data scientists, software developers, and management to understand business needs and translate them into practical digital solutions. Depending on the project, the student may help define requirements, map business processes, analyze data, develop business cases and project plans, coordinate activities, and design or prototype technology solutions.
Projects may involve artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, mathematical optimization, analytics, robotics, automation, enterprise data platforms, and software development.
This role combines teamwork and stakeholder engagement with independent analysis and hands-on technical work. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, comfortable working through ambiguity, and interested in learning how technology can improve industrial operations.

What you will do

• Work with business stakeholders, site personnel, engineers, and technical teams to understand operational challenges, user needs, and desired business outcomes.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, data requirements, and actionable work items.
• Support the development of business cases, value assessments, project plans, delivery roadmaps, and implementation recommendations.
• Help define project scope, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, risks, and success measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to prioritize work based on business value, operational impact, technical feasibility, risk, and effort.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and visualize operational and business data to identify trends, opportunities, root causes, and potential improvements.
• Use analytics, business intelligence, statistical methods, and AI-enabled tools to support data-driven decisions.
• Assist with the design, development, testing, and prototyping of analytics, automation, AI, optimization, or software solutions.
• Develop and document process models, data models, analytical approaches, and solution workflows.
• Evaluate and help integrate tools and technologies that improve workflows, productivity, decision-making, or operational performance.
• Track work items, milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies, and provide clear progress updates.
• Participate in solution testing, including validating requirements, analyzing results, documenting issues, and confirming that solutions meet user needs.
• Help monitor the performance, reliability, adoption, and business value of delivered products or prototypes.
• Create clear documentation, presentations, demonstrations, and training materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support meetings, workshops, interviews, demonstrations, and working sessions involving business and technical teams.
• Follow company requirements for safety, cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, records management, and responsible AI.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in business analytics, computer science, data science, software engineering, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, management information systems, or a related University program.
• University student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027
• Currently enrolled in a university program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Able to gather business/stakeholder needs and turn them into clear requirements, user stories, process maps, or action plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis, automation, development, or projects.
• Basic understanding of: Statistics, Data visualization, Process/data modeling, Software requirements, Testing and quality assurance
• Familiarity with project management and Agile practices (planning, prioritization, risk tracking, reporting).
• Experience using development tools such as Git, GitHub, VS Code, or Jupyter Notebook.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, analytics, optimization, automation, or software development.
• Able to document and present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curious, adaptable, organized, and comfortable learning new technologies.
• Willing to travel occasionally and follow site safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience 

• Experience with cloud and enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or Azure.
• Experience with BI and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG, or responsible AI.
• Experience with machine learning, forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, or computer vision.
• Knowledge of optimization, simulation, operations research, or mathematical modeling tools.
• Experience with data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, APIs, data quality, governance, and metadata.
• Familiarity with Agile tools and frameworks such as Azure DevOps, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, code reviews, and CI/CD practices.
• Exposure to industrial sectors such as mining, energy, maintenance, reliability, process engineering, or operational technology data.

Work Location: Calgary, AB
 
 
Start Date: January or May 2027

Work term: 18 months

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
   

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 108615#LI-Onsite