Business Strategy & Product Management (AI) Intern at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE)

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At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. 

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. 

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE is seeking a motivated Business Strategy & Product Management Intern currently enrolled in a university program to support our Strategy & AI teams for a 4-month internship. This role offers hands-on experience across corporate strategy, product management, AI-enabled development, data analysis, and business insights.

The role will work across business and technical initiatives, supporting the delivery of major technology platforms, AI-powered products, and corporate strategy projects. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys connecting business problems with technology, can work comfortably with both business stakeholders and engineering teams, and is eager to contribute across product development, analysis, testing, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management Support

· Help coordinate project timelines, priorities, and deliverables across business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams

Help define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Assist with backlog management, documentation, and sprint planning activities
Support product discovery by gathering feedback from internal stakeholders
Contribute to product demos, presentations, and progress updates
Support reporting, dashboards, and exploratory analysis to inform business decisions

· Support quality assurance (QA), user acceptance testing, and troubleshooting across digital products, identifying issues and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve them

Corporate Strategy Support

Support corporate strategy projects focused on evaluating new opportunities, solving key business challenges, and informing strategic priorities
Help perform market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making
Assist with business case development, financial analysis, and evaluation of potential initiatives
Synthesize quantitative and qualitative analysis into clear recommendations and executive-ready presentations

AI Product Development & Data

Support the development and iteration of AI-powered products, internal tools, and data-driven solutions
Assist in prototyping and implementing features, experiments, and enhancements using AI-assisted development tools in collaboration with AI engineers
Contribute to data analysis, model evaluation, testing, and performance analysis
Participate in quality assurance (QA) processes to validate AI outputs, data, and product functionality

Winter Term: January 4th - April 23

Qualifications & Skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a university undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Commerce, Business Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or other relevant programs; interdisciplinary business and technology backgrounds are especially encouraged)
Strong interest in business strategy, AI, product management, technology, and data analytics
Comfort using technology to build or prototype solutions, including AI coding tools and/or basic programming experience (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

· Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership of tasks while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience coordinating timelines, priorities, and stakeholders
Familiarity with AI tools, including AI-assisted coding or prototyping tools
Experience with data analysis, visualization, dashboards, or building simple technical prototypes
Exposure to product management concepts (Agile, user stories, roadmaps)
Passion for sports, entertainment, or technology innovation

· Experience developing professional presentations using MS Office or with AI tools, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to business and executive audiences.

What You’ll Gain

· Unique exposure to both corporate strategy and hands-on technology development, with opportunities to work across business and engineering teams

· Hands-on experience working on digital products in a leading sports & entertainment organization

Exposure to the full AI product lifecycle: product discovery, prototyping, development, QA, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement
Mentorship from experienced strategy, AI, product, engineering, and analytics professionals
Practical experience translating business needs into AI-driven solutions and working across both business and technical teams

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

34,500.00 - 45,800.00 CAD

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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.