Fall 2026 Co-op/Internship Opportunity – Strategic Data Management Team – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Sydney, NS

Co-op/Internship Student Opportunity: Strategic Data Management

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Strategic Data Management Team
Duration: Fall term 2026 (September – December)
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia (Hybrid/On-site)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op Student to support our Strategic Data Management team. This position is policy-focused, providing hands-on experience in developing and improving data management policy instruments that will directly support the implementation of a Master Data Management (MDM) system. This placement provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise data initiatives within a public service environment.

The student will primarily contribute to policy development and analysis, while also providing support to the Information Governance Office (IGO).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the review, revision, and drafting of data management policy instruments, including directives, standards, and guidelines
• Conduct research and analysis to ensure policies align with data management best practices and Government of Canada requirements
• Analyze gaps in existing policies and recommend improvements to enhance and expand the data management policy suite
• Assist in identifying and documenting reference datasets used across the organization by identifying and supporting reference data stewards
• Support the Information Governance Office with secretariate tasks including documentation and coordination activities
• Develop briefing materials, documentation, and presentations

Qualifications

*Students must be enrolled in a relevant CBU Co-op or Internship Program

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Interest in learning about:
  • Data management concepts and practices
  • How organizations govern and steward shared data
  • Policy development and documentation processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• English Essential required

Asset Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Reference and master data concepts and practices
  • Data management concepts and practices
  • Data governance
  • Policy development processes
• Familiarity with the Canadian federal public service environment
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)

• Bilingual (English/French)

 

Closing date: June 11, 2026 23:59 EST

Please submit your applications to: Tara.Tremblay@inspection.gc.ca  with the subject line “CFIA Co-op/Internship Opportunity”

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**If you are interested in learning more about CBU Co-op programs, contact: peggy_gordon@cbu.ca