Business Intelligence Developer Intern, Information and Communications Technology

Are you passionate about turning data into insights? Join our Reporting and Data Systems team as a Business Intelligence Intern and gain hands-on experience in data engineering, visualization, and data analytics. You'll work on meaningful projects that support decision-making across the organization while learning cutting-edge tools and best practices.

Primary Purpose: Support the migration of USask's on-premises data warehouse to Microsoft Fabric, a cloud-based business intelligence solution.

Nature of Work: The Business Intelligence Intern will collaborate with the Reporting and Data Systems team to understand information needs and reporting requirements. This role involves hands-on technical work, including sourcing data, developing transformation logic, and building advanced Power BI reports. The intern is expected to take initiative in learning business rules, processes, and workflows to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting. Additionally, they will share knowledge, follow best practices to maintain consistency, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Report and Dashboard Development

Design and build reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Report Builder and Power BI. Apply best practices in data visualization to present complex information in a clear and intuitive way.

• Data Engineering

• Develop and test extract-transform-load (ETL) processes to integrate data into the institutional data warehouse, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

• Data Governance and Security

• Adhere to data governance policies and security standards. Implement measures such as access controls, encryption, and data masking to safeguard sensitive information.

• Documentation

• Create and maintain documentation for custom tasks, procedures, and services to support knowledge sharing and continuity.

• Communication

• Provide regular updates to your manager and team regarding progress, challenges, and new opportunities.

• Continuous Learning

• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in business intelligence. Participate in training and development opportunities as directed.

• Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.

Education:

Enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Computer Science Professional Internship Program (CSPIP) is a requirement.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working in a team environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Familiarity with SQL and database technologies such as SQL Server and experience with Python are an asset

Department: ICT EnterpriseArch&DataMgmt

Status: Term CSPIP 16 month internship

Employment Group: ASPA

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 7.5 hours

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53, ,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 1/9/2026

Closing Date: 1/15/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Yes

Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resourcesfor assistance.