Applied AI & Data Intern / Co-op

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

As an Applied AI & Data Intern, you will support the development of data processes, reporting tools, and analytics solutions that empower Product and Sales teams to make informed, data-driven decisions.

A significant part of the role involves contributing to Agentic AI initiatives, where you will help design, test, and refine AI agents that automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work hands-on with emerging AI technologies and apply them to meaningful, real-world business problems.

This position is ideal for a student who is curious, analytical, and eager to build practical skills in modern data systems, applied AI, and automation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Contribute to Agentic AI initiatives, including:
  • Assisting in the design, evaluation, and refinement of AI agents
  • Testing and validating agent behaviors, prompts, workflows, and tool integrations
  • Preparing, curating, and structuring data used to train and improve AI agent performance
  • Collecting feedback from internal users to enhance agent reliability, alignment, and usability
• Develop and maintain data solutions by building and improving data pipelines, dashboards, and reports using SQL, Python, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and agentic AI-driven automation.
• Support data quality efforts through cleaning, validating, and organizing datasets sourced from multiple systems and platforms.
• Document data processes – including workflows, business logic, and reporting definitions to ensure consistency, transparency, and reusability across the team.
• Contribute to analytics projects across areas such as product, sales, pricing, and risk by preparing datasets, conducting exploratory analysis, and summarizing key insights.
• Assist in the development of KPIs, metrics, and visualizations that support stakeholder decision-making and operational visibility.
• Participate in broader AI and automation initiatives, including prototype testing, requirement gathering, and preparing training or evaluation data used in AI-driven tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, data, and operations, on day-to-day tasks, project execution, and continuous improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of AI, automation, or machine learning, demonstrated through coursework, academic projects, or personal projects.
• Experience with SQL and/or Python for data manipulation and analysis.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Strong analytical mindset and enthusiasm for solving business problems using applied AI and data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs: Finetuning (LoRA), quantization, prompt engineering, or building simple AI agents from any orchestration framework (LangGraph, AutoGen, etc.)
• Previous experience working on data, analytics, data engineering or ML/AI projects through internships, volunteer work, or academic projects.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present findings or visualizations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

The hiring base salary for this position is $38,800 - $58,200 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location

Role Details

• Job Type: Internship / Co-op
• Contract Length: 8-16 months (starting May 2026)
• Job Location: Toronto

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.