Data Scientist Co-op (4 Months)

Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

We are ready to take our analytics and AI capabilities to the next leveland were looking for a Data Scientist Coop with strong fullstack development skills to help us do it.

This role sits within the Advanced Analytics team in OLGs Enterprise Analytics department. You will help design build and deploy endtoend AIpowered web applications turning experimental models and GenAI ideas into real usable products.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Sr Advanced Analytics Manager you will be empowered to:

Build and prototype Generative AI applications using Python LLM APIs LangChain and vector databases
Design and develop fullstack web applications that integrate AI models into userfacing tools
- Frontend: Streamlit React or similar
- Backend: Python (FastAPI Flask) and API development
Collaborate with analysts and senior analytics professionals to translate business problems into AIdriven web solutions
Develop and deploy interactive dashboards internal tools and AI assistants that support real business workflows
Perform prompt engineering data wrangling and visualization to improve model quality and user experience
Use SQL to retrieve and prepare data from OLGs Hadoopbased data lake for model training and inference
Apply software engineering best practices including version control (Git) documentation and basic testing
Support experimentation iteration and continuous improvement of deployed AI solutions

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education:

Must be enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program and possess a valid work permit (if applicable) for the duration of the term.

Technical Skill:

Strong Python programming skills
Experience or coursework in data science machine learning or analytics
Exposure to Generative AI frameworks and tools (e.g. LangChain OpenAI API Hugging Face)
Experience building web applications or interactive tools:
- Frontend: Streamlit React or similar
- Backend: Flask FastAPI or equivalent
Solid understanding of data workflows (Pandas NumPy) and SQL
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows

Nice to have skill:

Experience deploying apps (cloud platforms containers or internal environments)
Exposure to REST APIs authentication or basic system design concepts
Interest in AI product development and humancentered design

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
Equity diversity and inclusion: Core to OLGs culture empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

Application Instructions:
If you are in a registered co-op program please apply through this job posting by the deadline AND notify your Co-op Program Office as required.

If you are not in a registered co-op program or we have not posted at your school please apply through this job posting by the deadline.

Application Deadline: February 8 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act 1999 SO 1999 c 12 Sch L and the Employment Standards Act 2000 S.O. 2000 c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws OLGs Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection please contact 800-70 Foster Drive Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 6V2.

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Job Description:We are ready to take our analytics and AI capabilities to the next leveland were looking for a Data Scientist Coop with strong fullstack development skills to help us do it.This role sits within the Advanced Analytics team in OLGs Enterprise Analytics department. You will help design...