Location: Scarborough - Hybrid (Commuting to our Head Office twice per week)
Job Status: Contract, 8 weeks (35 hours/week)
Nisa Foundation is a community-based charity that has promoted safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women across Canada since 2014. The organization provides toll-free peer-to-peer counseling services, transitional homes for women and children fleeing abuse or homelessness, and facilitates educational workshops. Nisa Foundation’s mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.
The IT Generalist intern will primarily support data analysis and data management initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on working with structured datasets, generating reports, supporting operational insights, and assisting with systems that enable effective data-driven decision-making. The position combines analytical work with technical system support in a Microsoft-based environment.
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Work with structured datasets to support operational and organizational needs
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Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and insights that support business or operational decision-making
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Generate regular and ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel and Power BI
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Perform basic data transformations, validation, and cleanup to ensure data accuracy and consistency
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Support data management activities within Microsoft Dynamics CRM, including data quality, structure, and reporting support
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Assist with data organization, documentation, and governance practices
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Maintain accurate records and documentation related to data processes and system usage
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Use Microsoft PowerShell for basic automation, reporting support, or system-related tasks
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Support system administration tasks related to data and reporting environments
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Provide technical support related to data systems and reporting tools
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting and data needs and translate them into actionable outputs
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Understanding of relational data concepts (tables, keys, basic joins)
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Experience with data normalization and standardization concepts
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Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
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Working knowledge of Power BI for reporting and visualization
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
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Formulas (e.g., lookups)
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Pivot tables
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Basic data transformations
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Experience using Microsoft PowerShell
This role will primarily involve data analysis and data management–related tasks, including:
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Working with structured datasets
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Generating reports and dashboards
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Supporting operational insights through data
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
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Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment
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Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
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Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation
Nisa Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
