Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and breathtaking Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.
Established in 1972, we have a strong record of success and a clear vision for our industry's sustainable future. With over 30 active Commodity Traders in house, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration.
Olympic Industries ULC is currently searching for a highly motivated and innovative Data Engineer Intern to join our team from January through April 2024. Working alongside the Derivatives & Data Team, the Data Engineer will gain hands-on experience in constructing and maintaining data pipelines, optimizing infrastructure for scalability, and assisting on various AI and ML projects.
Reporting to the Derivatives Data Engineer and Data Scientist, the Data Engineer/Developer is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the company:
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes.
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Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
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Assist in code optimization in data science and trading projects.
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Troubleshoot and debug automation and scraping program code.
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Provide data analysis and data sourcing responsibilities.
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Assist in AI, ML projects.
To be successful as a Data Engineer, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
- An academic background in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
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1+ years of experience in writing SQL queries and working with databases, such as MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
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Strong programming skills in Python.
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Familiar with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn, and Matplotlib.
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Working knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
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Knowledge/Experience in Google Sheets and App Script.
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Knowledge/Experience in machine learning, data mining, statistical modeling, and forecasting.
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Familiar with machine learning and data mining libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, XGBoost).
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Knowledge/Experience in working with REST API and Web Socket to extract, manipulate, and automate data considered an asset.
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Knowledge/Experience in front-end development with React, Angular, HTML, and/or CSS considered an asset.
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Knowledge/Experience in back-end web frameworks such as Node, Express, Django, and/or Flask considered an asset.
- Proven ability to complete work in a timely manner with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
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Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
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A high degree of initiative, work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
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Ability to listen and understand instructions and work independently or with others to complete tasks.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating problems.
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Ability to act with good judgment and discretion: keeping sensitive business data secure.
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Desire and capacity to acquire new knowledge and develop new skills, specifically in the commodities trading industry.
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Ability to conduct research into systems issues as required.
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High-energy with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- $60K-65K per annum.
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Nespresso coffee & tea bar.
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On-site gym & showers.
Olympic is a mid-sized company with an open door/open concept layout where anybody you may need is easily accessible. This layout not only helps to support individuals in their career growth and development but also encourages individuals to interact and be curious about how different departments support each other in their roles.
Located in the Lonsdale Quay, Olympic is transit accessible from any location in the lower mainland. There are many great shops, restaurants, and parks within a walking distance and the mountains are just a 10-minute drive away.
For more information on Olympic Industries, please visit our website at www.olympicind.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
