Data Science Intern

About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

Data Science Intern

The main responsibility of a data science Intern is to develop solutions and recommendations for using machine learning or deep learning models for various business problems combined with an in-depth understanding of business products, services, and processes. This is a summer internship opportunity which will run from May to August 2025.

Our paid internship program gives students practical work experience, learning and development workshops, social outings, and an opportunity to meet with executive team members.  You will be an active participant in a designated project and be a member of a highly collaborate team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing data from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and patterns.
• Develop and implement machine learning models, including advanced models and large language models (LLMs), under the guidance of AI lead.
• Build and optimize advanced machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science, machine learning, and LLMs.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R.
• Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques, including experience with LLMs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Prior experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

This is a paid summer internship that runs from May to August 2025. You will work 5 days/week between Monday to Friday in a hybrid environment with 2 days/week at our office in downtown Toronto.

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.