Summer Student

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America

Our Summer Student Program provides meaningful, hands‑on learning experiences that support Capital Power's talent pipeline while giving students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real‑world settings.

We are hiring multiple Summer Students across various teams where education‑related competencies are especially valuable.
 

Summer student roles can encompass a great variety of levels of responsibility and type of work. Whether you are completing a certificate program or a doctorate program, we have a variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your career development and personal growth. Students can gain experience in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: 

• Engineering

• Operations Support

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• People & Culture

• Finance & Accounting

• Corporate Development, Legal & Regulatory

• Communications & Public Affairs

• Government Relations

• Information Technology

• Data Analytics & Visualization

• Energy Trading, Market Analytics, Risk Management

Whether you are technical, analytical, research‑oriented, people‑focused, or policy‑minded, Capital Power offers a range of student roles that build real‑world experience and contribute to projects with meaningful impact.

Education

Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and starting or returning to academic studies in September 2026, or just recently graduated within the last six months from a post-secondary institution. 

Programs may include (but are not limited to):

• Engineering (all streams)

• Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting

• Computer Science, Information Technology

• Data Science, Math, Statistics

• HR

• Communications, Public Relations, Journalism

• Public Policy, Political Science

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills

• Curiosity and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

• Technical, analytical, or field‑related skills as applicable to role

• Comfort working in a hybrid or onsite environment (role dependent)

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office/In Office environment for corporate roles

• On‑site or field work for operations, engineering, or environmental roles

• Minimal travel may be required depending on the team

• Standard full‑time work hours (approx 40 hours/week)

Compensation:

• Canada: $25–$35/hour CAD

• U.S.: $25–$35/hour USD depending on education level

• Students are paid hourly; rates vary by role, education level, and market considerations

• Unionized roles follow the applicable collective agreement wage

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the United States (dependent on location)

• Successful candidates may undergo education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks

Why Join Capital Power?

• Meaningful, hands‑on experience aligned with your field of study

• Exposure to skilled professionals and leaders across the organization

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives, operational excellence, and business strategy

How to Apply

Submit your resume and indicate:

• Your program and year of study

• Your area(s) of interest (technical, corporate, IT, ESG, trading, etc.)

Qualified applicants will be matched to available student roles across Capital Power based on location, interests, education, and departmental needs.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at  If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.