People Analytics Co-op
At a glance
Junior People Analytics role at PowerCo. St. Thomas.
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What you'll do
- Build Power BI dashboards that surface insights across hiring, learning, workforce planning, engagement and other HR areas
- Work with HR colleagues to set shared data definitions and measures, and document how HR data is governed
- Create SAP SuccessFactors data models and dashboards for reporting across HR functions
- Develop Power Apps, automated workflows and Copilot solutions to cut manual work and improve data accuracy
- Check HR data for errors, analyze workforce measures and prepare presentations, communications and action tracking
What you bring
- You are studying business, HR, technical business, data analytics or a related subject at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- You bring strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups and scenario modeling
- You have foundational Power BI and DAX knowledge, plus experience cleaning, validating or checking data quality
Who this fits
This co-op suits a current post-secondary student seeking a four-to-eight-month placement starting in January 2027. The role is based in St. Thomas, Ontario, and combines people analytics projects with some HR administration and operational support.
From the employer
We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!
This positions will focus on various people analytics projects and initiatives, working cross-functionally with the other HR divisions.
You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to building and developing data assets that provide strategic insights to HR leaders and team members. There will be occasional light administrative tasks to help keep our HR systems and operations running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity to work in a startup-like environment within a global organization that is building Canada’s first Gigafactory and reshaping the future of sustainable energy.
This is a position for a 4-8 month current student in a Canadian institution starting in January 2027.
This position is located in St. Thomas ON.
What you bring to the team- Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that deliver actionable insights across key HR domains, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Workforce
- Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, and overall Workforce Demographic.
- Collaborate with HR and People Analytics teams to develop standardized data definitions, KPIs, and governance documentation—creating intake forms, approval workflows, and data standards—to ensure consistent terminology, aligned metrics, and a unified approach to HR data across the organization.
- Build and optimize data models and dashboards within SAP SuccessFactors to support scalable reporting, analytics, and dashboard development across multiple HR functional areas.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Microsoft Copilot solutions to automate administrative, HR, and business processes, improving efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to implement scalable tools that reduce manual effort and enhance productivity
- Perform data cleaning, validation, and routine data quality audits—primarily within SAP SuccessFactors—to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across HR data and analytics outputs.
- Analyze key HR metrics and KPIs to identify trends, generate insights, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
- Provide executive and administrative support including coordinating deliverables, preparing presentations and communications, managing documentation, tracking action items, and supporting day-to-day operational activities.
- Currently in a Canadian post-secondary education in the field of Business, ideally HR, Technical Business, Data Analytics or related
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, scenario modeling)
- Power BI and DAX fundamentals
- Data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance
- SAP SuccessFactors (reporting, data models, auditing, data extraction)
- PowerPoint (presentation creation and formatting)
- Ad‑hoc reporting (Primarily in Excel)
- Think-cell
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our compensation is determined based on a combination of factors including but not limited too relevant years of experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.
This posting is for a currently vacant role.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.