2027 Winter - CDO, Data Traceability & Controls Intern (4 Months - Bedford, NS)

About the role

Four-month Winter 2027 student/co-op internship supporting RBC’s Chief Data Office with business classification, data traceability, controls, stakeholder responses, and process improvements. The placement runs from January through April 2027. The posting identifies Bedford, Nova Scotia, while a later note states the successful candidate must be located within Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Build working knowledge of RBC’s business classification elements.
• Work within an agile team to achieve business-classification project goals.
• Collaborate with team members to identify process-enhancement opportunities.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and access requests within standard service-level agreements.
• Analyze existing tools, controls, and processes, then recommend improvements.
• Test proposed solutions and resolve issues across complex data environments.

Eligibility and Placement

• Placement runs for four months, from January 2027 through April 2027.
• Candidates must return to school after April 2027, or require the placement to graduate.
• The role is a full-time Student/Co-op fixed-term position with 37.5 weekly hours.
• Posting title and address identify Bedford, Nova Scotia; another note requires Ontario location.
• Virtual, hybrid, or in-office arrangements are discussed with the hiring manager.

Requirements

• Analyze and resolve data-related issues across complex data environments.
• Demonstrate creative and analytical thinking, self-direction, and effective communication.
• Use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiently.
• Basic working knowledge of SQL is preferred.
• Reporting, presentation, decision-making, and data-analysis skills are preferred.

Application Process

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with encouragement to apply early.
• The posting narrative states a formal deadline of September 20, 2026.
• Additional job details list September 21, 2026, with applications accepted until 11:59 PM the prior day.
• Selected candidates receive direct instructions about next steps.