Data Science (Intern)

About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.  

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Science Intern to join our Ecommerce team for the summer. This role is ideal for a student pursuing studies in data science, analytics, or a related field who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in an in-house data and analytics function within a fast-growing CPG company. The Data Science Intern will work closely with the Ecommerce, Analytics, CRM, and Marketing teams and will gain exposure to forecasting, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the Data team by building and improving ecommerce forecasting models 
• Develop predictive models to support key DTC use cases such as customer lifetime value (LTV), churn prediction, repeat purchase behavior, and promotion performance.
• Analyze large datasets from ecommerce, marketing, and operations platforms to uncover insights that improve growth, retention, and profitability.
• Partner cross-functionally with CRM, Growth, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
• Create clear visualizations, dashboards, and summaries to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Help improve data quality, feature engineering, and experimentation practices
• Contribute to documentation and best practices for analytics and modeling workflows.
• All other duties, as assigned.  

Qualifications 

• Pursuing a degree in data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, business analytics, or a related field. 
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling is required
• Strong analytical thinking skills with a passion for solving real-world business problems.
• Familiarity with SQL and working with relational databases.
• Understanding statistical concepts, machine learning fundamentals, and time-series forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex analyses in a clear, actionable way.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:   

• Learn and develop within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm.
• Opportunity to participate in co-op case competition – a chance to collaborate with peers, present creative ideas to the business, and gain more hands-on experience with visibility to senior leadership!
• Office-casual dress code. 

Hybrid Work: 

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we require the submission of your Resume, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript. Any applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team  | Win-Win Partnerships

To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.