AI & Automation Intern (Data Science / Software / Engineering)

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Co-op Student to join our Corporate IT team this fall (September to December 2025). This role is a unique opportunity for a student with a background in data science computer engineering or software development who is also passionate about helping others adopt AI in their work.

As a Co-op Student in AI & Automation you will collaborate with teams across Giatec many of whom are less technical to help them leverage AI tools and automation in meaningful ways. Youll identify opportunities build prototypes and serve as a bridge between technical expertise and everyday workflows. Your enthusiasm for AI strong technical skills and outgoing personality will help spark adoption and make a measurable impact across the company.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Partner with non-technical teams to understand their workflows and uncover opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency.
• Design prototype and implement internal AI-driven tools scripts or workflows to support productivity.
• Provide hands-on guidance and training to help colleagues confidently adopt and use AI solutions.
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets to support automation and analytics initiatives.
• Apply machine learning natural language processing or workflow automation frameworks when appropriate.
• Document solutions clearly to ensure scalability and reusability.
• Share outcomes and recommendations with IT and business stakeholders in an approachable and engaging way.

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Science (Data Science Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering or related program).
• Available for a 4 month co-op/internship (September to December)
• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) R or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI API Anthropic Claude etc.) to build prototypes assistants or workflow integrations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude Code GitHub Copilot or similar) and an understanding of how to use them effectively in development.
• Exposure to agentic workflows or orchestration frameworks(e.g. LangChain LlamaIndex semantic automation tools) is an asset.
• Comfortable leveraging AI productivity tools (e.g. document automation chat-based research summarization).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear accessible language for non-technical users.
• Outgoing curious and passionate about AI with the ability to inspire colleagues to experiment with and adopt new tools.

WHY GIATEC

• Hands-on experience applying AI and automation in a corporate environment.
• The chance to directly influence how teams across the company work and innovate.
• Mentorship from IT and engineering professionals.
• A collaborative supportive and innovation-driven culture.
  

ABOUT GIATEC:

Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is a global company bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite to revolutionizing the construction industry and reduce concretes carbon footprint. Giatecs suite of hardware & software products leverages AI and Internet of Things (IoT) and delivers wireless concrete sensors mobile apps and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) that drives innovation throughout concretes lifecycle.

Giatec technology has helped over 13500 projects in 85 plus countries worldwide meet their construction targets on time and this number is quickly growing. We have also been recognized by numerous organizations as one of Canadas fastest growing companies for three years running!

At Giatec we fundamentally believe that attracting and keeping smart and talented people is a key to our success. We are looking for creative and passionate people to join our rapidly expanding team. Team up with us and reshape your future!

Required Experience:

Intern