Software Analyst Intern (Winter 2027, 8 months)

Description

The company runs rail operations worldwide and focuses on digital transformation and new technology.

This is an 8-month internship in Toronto, running from January to August 2027, for one intern on the team building software for train control systems used by Ground Transportation Systems Canada.

Responsibilities

• Do data science work such as data mining and AI, plus design, analysis, programming and integration for train control software.
• Learn what customers need and carry that through each stage of the product life cycle, using whatever methods fit, such as studies, simulations, mock-ups, models or prototypes.
• Help write mission and function descriptions, architecture and algorithm designs, and refine functional and non-functional requirements.
• Write, debug and test code and test procedures, and take part in design reviews.
• Review code, test procedures and test results.
• Investigate and fix defect reports.
• Carry out engineering tests in the field and look into problems found there.
• Work with the Systems Engineering team to keep system and software consistent, refine software components properly and follow the software architecture.
• Solve tasks well and on time, and suggest improvements when you spot them.
• Aim for customer satisfaction with the delivered solution or product.

Requirements

• Be working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Understand software development processes.
• Settle into a team quickly and work well on your own.
• Have practical experience with the main programs in Microsoft Office.
• Know object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming and general Windows programming.
• Communicate clearly in English, both in writing and speaking.
• Be able to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid arrangement for the whole internship, with at least 3 days a week in the office. This is essential.
• Preferred: Available for a 4-month co-op term, with at least one more quarter or semester of coursework left after the internship ends.
• Preferred: Previous co-op work is an asset. Relevant school projects may also be considered.
• Preferred: Entry-level experience with scripting languages such as Perl and Python.

Conditions

Full-time internship of 40 hours a week, classed as an internship or co-op.

Based at the Toronto, Ontario, Canada office. The work arrangement is listed as onsite, and the role is hybrid with at least 3 days a week in the office.

Runs for 8 months, January to August 2027, for one position.

Job ID R0148741, posted 2026-10-27, listed under Administration & Facilities. Open until filled, and it fills an existing vacancy.

Screening uses AI tools alongside people. People review all results and make all hiring decisions.

The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Paid internship and paid vacation.
• Intern orientation and an online onboarding course.
• A buddy for mentorship and guidance.
• Real projects alongside experienced industry talent.
• Employee resource groups.
• A Q&A session with the Executive Committee.
• Intern social events, including coffee breaks and onsite and offsite gatherings.
• An intern showcase and graduation ceremony.
• Company events such as a holiday party, employee barbecues and a golf tournament.
• A chance to build a career with a global rail leader.