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2027 Accelerated Recruiting (DS Summer and Co-Op Internships)

CompanyBirch Hill Equity Partners
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will utilize data science and analytical tools to solve complex problems and support the strategic objectives of portfolio companies. They will identify process improvements and work with senior executives to implement high-quality analyses.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
73
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Birch Hill is a Canadian mid-market private equity firm with a long history of driving growth in our portfolio companies and delivering returns to our investors. Based in Toronto, we currently have over $5 billion in capital under management. Since 1994, we have made over 70 investments, with 54 fully-realized. Today, our 17 partner companies collectively represent one of Canada’s largest corporate entities with over $8 billion in total revenue and more than 32,000 employees. Long Track Record of Success Since our first fund launched in 1994, Birch Hill has been committed to driving growth in our investments and portfolio companies. Our track record of growth and returns is evidence that our long-term focus works, with 54 fully-realized investments since the Firm’s inception. Driving Growth, in Canada and Globally We partner with growth-oriented companies in Canada and the United States to build leading global businesses across a diverse set of industries. We are focused on the mid-market, working with companies valued between $30 million and $600 million. Delivering Strong, Consistent Returns Since 1994, Birch Hill has achieved a 17% cumulative average rate of EBITDA growth on actively employed capital. Earning the Trust of Our Investors At the beginning of 2020, Birch Hill closed its sixth private equity fund, Birch Hill Equity Partners VI, LP. This fund was capped at $1.75 billion, exceeding its original target of $1.3 billion following strong interest from both existing and new investors.
About the Role

Job Description

Birch Hill is recruiting summer and full-year interns to join Canada’s premier Private Equity Data Science & Strategy team, starting May 2027. We are highly analytical with diverse backgrounds in consulting, engineering, math, and science. Our team is growing quickly, and we are looking for motivated, intelligent, curious candidates who are interested in data, business strategy, and solving complex problems.

The internship offers students the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. Successful candidates will utilize a variety of tools and skillsets to solve problems and to support the strategic objectives of Birch Hill’s portfolio companies. Students will work with the team to identify areas of improvement within processes and systems and use analytical skills to produce high-quality analyses. They will also support implementation of their analyses, including working directly with investment professionals and senior executives.

About Birch Hill

Birch Hill is a Canadian mid-market private equity firm with a long history of driving growth in its portfolio companies and delivering returns to its investors. Based in Toronto, Birch Hill currently has over $6 billion in capital under management. Since 1994, the firm has made 74 investments, with 60 fully realized. Today, Birch Hill’s 14 partner companies collectively represent one of Canada’s largest corporate entities with over $9 billion in total revenue and more than 40,000 employees.

About the Data Science & Strategy Team

The Data Science & Strategy Team focuses on creating value for our companies by enabling data-driven decision making through advanced analytics and AI. We lead a wide array of projects that support key components of the company’s competitive strategy.

Informed by Birch Hill’s investment premise, we partner with portfolio companies as not only technical leaders, but also strategic leaders. Our data infrastructure playbook uses best-in-class methods in data engineering, data modelling, and dashboard design to provide our portfolio companies and investment teams with timely and accurate information for measuring success. Past strategy projects include, but are not limited to, market mapping, customer lifetime value, Five Forces analysis, sales enablement, digital marketing, constructing supply and demand curves, work- or process-flow studies, and logistics optimization. 

We also support Birch Hill’s sourcing and due diligence efforts regarding potential investments including assessing and screening companies using alternative data sources, optimizing information flow around our deal pipeline, and completing market mapping and customer analytics to inform the investment thesis.

Salary Range

Compensation is $6,000 CAD per month plus a discretionary bonus.

Vacancy Disclosure

This job posting is for an existing position within our organization.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a program in business, sciences, math, statistics and/or engineering.
  • Ability to analytically approach and solve broad and challenging problems.
  • Curiosity, a desire to be challenged, and the aspiration to continually learn.
  • Strong communications skills to articulate complex analyses clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in data manipulation languages like SQL or Python.
  • Relevant work experience in data analytics, consulting, or finance is an asset.
  • Previous experience with databases, business intelligence tools, ETL pipelines, and/or machine learning systems is an asset.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the link below by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, with cover letter addressed to Megan Conry, Recruiting Coordinator and include a resume and unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

 

Key Skills
SQLPythonData AnalyticsBusiness StrategyData ManipulationFinancial AnalysisConsultingMachine LearningETL PipelinesBusiness Intelligence ToolsData ModelingDashboard Design
Categories
Data & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingConsultingEngineeringScience & Research
Benefits
Discretionary Bonus