Data Engineer Co-Op

Data Engineer Co-Op

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Position Title: ETL Developer Co-Op
Date: October 16, 2024
Position Reports To: Manager, Analytics
Location: Minnesota Office, Mississauga Ontario
Our Purpose
At IKO, we're more than a roofing manufacturer-we're innovators, transforming raw materials into products that shelter families,





businesses, and communities. Our Analytics team is integral to this process, turning raw data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Just as innovation drives our production line, our Analytics team powers IKO's success by enabling strategic decisions that keep us at the forefront of the industry.
By living our purpose, we bring data to life and help shape IKO's future, ensuring we remain a global leader in roofing, insulation, and waterproofing solutions.
- Shape the Future of Analytics: Be part of a growing dynamic team where you'll have the opportunity to help define and shape IKO's analytics strategy, making a lasting impact on the business.
- Empowered by Data: Just like the precision that goes into producing each shingle, our analytics team turns raw data into precision-driven strategies that impact every facet of the business.
- Innovation in Action: We work at the intersection of data and technology,





constantly evolving our techniques and tools to drive innovation across IKO's global footprint.
- Global Reach, Local Impact: From supply chain optimization to customer satisfaction, our insights make a difference across the world.
Are you passionate about working with data and learning from experienced data professionals through hands-on mentorship and real-world projects? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and creating seamless data flows? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
What will your typical day look like?
As a ETL Developer Co-Op, you'll assist in building and maintaining our data pipelines to ensure seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. You will work closely with senior developers to understand business requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.






In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain data pipelines that ensure data from various sources is accurately integrated into our systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and transform business requirements into technical solutions.
- Optimize data pipelines for performance, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist in monitoring data pipelines and quickly resolve any issues that arise.
- Document Data pipelines and solutions to contribute to traceability, training and ongoing improvements.
About the Team
At IKO North America, the Analytics team is the engine behind data-driven transformation.





We are a diverse group of experts passionate about leveraging the latest tools and technologies to deliver insights that drive measurable business value. Our collaborative and inclusive culture fosters continuous learning and development, ensuring that our team is always at the forefront of innovation.
You are someone with:
- A current student with a background in computer science, data engineering, or a related field.
- A foundational knowledge of SQL and ETL tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SSIS, Talend, etc.).
- Experience in data transformation, integration (cloud-based solutions), and the Microsoft Fabric stack (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Data Factory Azure Synapse, Synapse Data Warehouse) a plus
- A keen interest in data integration, transformation, ETL and ELT best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with an attention to detail.






- A willingness to learn and collaborate with a team to build high-quality data solutions.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and applied experience with data-related projects
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A team player, and initiator, with the ability to manage complex tasks and priorities
- Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written French is an asset
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry,





and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd.





encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

▶️ Data Engineer Co-Op
🖊️ IKO Industries
📍 Mississauga