IT Product Intern - Data and Analytics - May 2027 (4-Month Term)

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

The Opportunity:

The Data Product Intern will support the Data Products and Analytics team in defining, delivering, and improving trusted data products that address real business needs. Working alongside the Senior Product Leads for Retail Data & Analytics and Supply & Operations Data & Analytics, the student will collaborate with BI developers, data engineers, technical analysts, business stakeholders, and platform partners across two cross-functional delivery squads.

The intern will contribute to product discovery, requirements and backlog development, data analysis and validation, product documentation, user acceptance testing, and adoption activities. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of data, analytics, technology, Agile product management, and business operations, with mentorship and guidance from experienced product and technical team members.

Responsibilities:

• Product discovery and stakeholder support
  • Support the Senior Product Leads in understanding business problems, user needs, expected outcomes, and measures of success for assigned data products.
  • Prepare for and participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions.
  • Document current processes, user pain points, business requirements, decisions, and opportunities for data, reporting, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions.
  • Help translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements for technical delivery teams.

• Backlog and Agile delivery support
  • Draft and refine epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and release notes under the guidance of the Senior Product Leads.
  • Help maintain product documentation and ensure backlog items contain the information required by BI developers, data engineers, and other delivery partners.
  • Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, demonstrations, retrospectives, and delivery-status discussions.
  • Track actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies and help communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.

• Data analysis, testing, and validation
  • Explore and profile data using approved tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, Python, or Databricks notebooks.
  • Assist with data validation, reconciliation, dashboard and report testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Investigate data or reporting issues, document findings, and work with technical team members to support resolution.
  • Help confirm that delivered data products and analytics outputs align with documented business requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Data quality, documentation, and adoption
  • Support the documentation of business definitions, data ownership, lineage, quality rules, controls, and product service expectations.
  • Create and maintain process flows, data documentation, decision logs, training materials, release communications, and other product artifacts.
  • Collect and summarize product usage information, quality measures, user feedback, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support release readiness, stakeholder communications, training, and other product-adoption activities.
  • Complete defined analysis or improvement assignments that contribute to the team’s product roadmap and delivery priorities.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, Business Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to students in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study

Requirements:

• Available for a 4-month work term beginning May 2027.
• Interest in data products, analytics, artificial intelligence, data engineering, business analysis, product management, or digital technology.
• Foundational understanding of data concepts such as databases, data models, data quality, reporting, dashboards, or the analytics lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to investigate data and business-process issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences and organize information into useful documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, manage assigned priorities, seek feedback, and learn in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, or regulated information responsibly.
• Occasional participation in workshops, demonstrations, or release activities outside regular team routines may be required.

Assets:

• Experience with one or more of SQL, Excel, Power BI, Python, R, Databricks, cloud platforms, or data-visualization tools through coursework, personal projects, internships, or prior employment.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum practices, user stories, acceptance criteria, or product-management concepts.
• Experience completing a data, analytics, software, or business-analysis project in a team environment.
• Exposure to data testing, reconciliation, dashboard development, requirements gathering, or process documentation.
• Interest in retail, marketing, loyalty, supply chain, transportation, finance, operations, or energy-sector data.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.