Summer Student

Job Title: Summer Student – Communications

Date Posted: December 2nd, 2025
Closing Date: January 4th, 2026
Job Type: Student
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you're on our team, you're supporting our province's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta's energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink's transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team 

NOTE: The start date for this position is May 2026 for 4 months.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the communications student will be part of a team dedicated to high quality and innovative communications practices. The person in this position will be involved in planning and implementing internal and external communications techniques to promote AltaLink's reputation with all of our audiences. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to AltaLink's community investment portfolio and media relations strategies.

• Responsibilities:
• Managing the dissemination of daily news clippings including monitoring and analyzing the daily industry news
• Researching, writing and managing content for both AltaLink's intranet and external website
• Researching, writing and editing content for the internal newsletter
• Supporting community relations efforts, including building recognition for our partnerships with the non-profit sector
• Supporting the management of several special events by participating in planning and execution
• Assisting with the development and execution of AltaLink's social media strategy, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Supporting media relations strategies as required, including updating and maintaining media lists
• Providing support to the communications department as required 
• All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Qualifications:   

• University student who is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Communications program with a focus on Public Relations;
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered;
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including solid creative writing and editing skills and the ability to translate highly technical topics into easily understood language;
• Creative thinking skills, including knowledge of trends, best practices and upcoming technology and media;
• Knowledge of communication processes with the ability to develop a communication strategy and tactics;
• Work effectively in a team setting, including valuing the ideas of others;
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and carry projects through to completion within a changing environment, both independently and as a member of a team;
• Extremely detail oriented;
• Familiarity with content management systems, social media analytics tools, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, M365 (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other technologies;
• Sound judgment in dealing with sensitive and/or highly confidential information;
• Proven track record of good attendance

Notes:

Candidates chosen for face-to-face interviews will be asked to upload their unofficial transcripts along with their resume.

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings ).

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink, however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

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