Co-op Student, HR Analytics

Job Description 12-month contract starting in May 2026 Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Organizational Effectiveness Team is seeking a Co-op Student, HR Analytics to support data analysis, reporting automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within HR Analytics. This role will report to the Senior Manager, HR Analytics & Reporting.

What will I be doing?

• Supported the HR Analytics team in developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to provide actionable workforce insights.
• Assisted in data cleansing, validation, and transformation to improve the accuracy and integrity of HR datasets (e.g., headcount, vacancies, turnover).
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate business needs into clear data visualizations.
• Conducted data analysis to identify trends in workforce metrics and supported leadership decision-making with evidence-based insights.
• Contributed to the automation of recurring reports to improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual processing time.
• Ensured data governance and privacy standards were upheld when handling confidential employee information.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in Business Administration, Engineering, Econometrics, Accounting - Statistics or similar program at a post-secondary institution
• Preference will be given to students who can commence work in May 2026
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in creating data visualizations using Excel and Power BI to present insights clearly.
• Customer service experience is an asset
• Experience in research, data input and analysis are an asset
• Strong interest in emerging technologies and innovative automation solutions that improve efficiency and streamline processes.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.