Summer Intern – Business Systems Specialist-JSN

About JSN

The Jewish Security Network (JSN) is a newly established organization based in Toronto dedicated to safeguarding Jewish lives and preserving the Jewish way of life. Led by a team of experienced professionals, JSN works in partnership with community institutions to proactively strengthen security and resilience.

Through a focus on preparedness, risk mitigation, and community empowerment, JSN equips both organizations and individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to enhance safety and build collective strength. As a mission-driven organization, JSN is committed to advancing security while fostering a capable and resourceful Jewish community.

About the Opportunity

The Business Systems Specialist Intern will work closely with the JSN Research Department to support the design and implementation of secure, data-driven systems that power internal intelligence and reporting. This role offers hands-on experience in database design, data engineering, API integrations, and applied analytics in a real-world environment.

The intern will contribute to building scalable, secure, and efficient data infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support organizational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the JSN Research Department, the Business Systems Specialist Intern will:

Assist in designing, prototyping, and implementing a secure database and data model for an internal intelligence management system

Implement production-grade API and webhook integrations with external OSINT sources, ensuring clean and query-able data structures

Set up ingestion, enrichment, and transformation pipelines to automate data flows

Support efforts to strengthen data security, governance, and ensure organizational ownership and control of all systems

Enable analytics and business intelligence through dashboards, queries, and reporting tools for stakeholders

Develop data validation checks and testing protocols to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of pipelines

Monitor systems and contribute to documentation, including runbooks and operational procedures

Curate training and evaluation datasets and prompts for an AI-assisted report generator, incorporating human-in-the-loop review and quality control

Qualifications

Strong foundational skills in SQL

Experience with programming (e.g., Python or similar) or low-code/AI-assisted development tools

Experience integrating APIs and processing webhooks

Strong data literacy and analytical thinking skills

Current enrollment in a BSc, MSc, or certification program in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field (preferred)

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the JSN team and how we can support your career goals. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.  Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

JSN supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Program Details

Position Type: Summer Internship

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Compensation: $19.60 per hour

Location: Toronto In-Office

Duration: [May May 19 – August 21]

Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume to:   [email protected]

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