Data Developer Intern/Co-Op

Who We Are

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.

Opportunity

Olympic Industries ULC is currently searching for a highly motivated and passionate Data Developer to join our team from September through December 2023. Working alongside the derivatives & data team, the Data Developer will gain hands-on experience upkeeping, designing, and implementing analytical models and software.

Responsibilities

The Data Developer is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the company:

Collaborating with the team in the design and implementation of analytical software:

• Develop dashboard UI on React with Material UI and chart libraries.
• Develop API endpoints on Flask with SQL database.
• Analyze data for various departments and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Building and upkeeping analytical models to provide a dynamic analysis of the business:

• Create statistical and forecasting models on complex inventory and trading data.
• Create and improve automation processes for routine data processing tasks.
• Perform code optimization in existing data projects.
• Testing and debugging programs.

Position Requirements

To be successful as a Data Developer, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

Education And Experience

• Basic understanding or interests in learning Material UI and Bootstrap.
• Experience or knowledge in react.js, chart.js, recharts, and/or jQuery.js.
• Experience in web frameworks such as Node, Django and/or Flask.
• Working towards a degree or diploma in a related program such as Computer Science, Statistics, and Software/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or knowledge in machine learning, data mining, statistical modelling and forecasting considered an asset.
• Experience or knowledge in writing SQL queries and data pipeline.
• Experience in scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with good practices, programming patterns, and algorithm complexities.
• Experience or knowledge in basic JavaScript, CSS, HTML, or frontend development.

Competences

• Ability to use strong judgement in analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating problems.
• Ability to act with good judgement and discretion: keeping sensitive business data secure.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues as required.
• Desire and capacity to acquire new knowledge and develop new skills, specifically in the commodities trading industry.
• Good verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to listen and understand instructions and work independently or with others to complete tasks.
• A high degree of initiative, work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
• High-energy with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks based on communicated expectations.
• Proven ability to complete work in a timely manner with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation

• On-site kitchen with a Nespresso bar.
• $50K-55K per annum.
• On-site gym.
• Hybrid role.

Why Join Us?

Small Company With Big Perks

• 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.

Great Central Location

• 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.