Student, Communications - Hybrid

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** Calgary, Alberta The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting a Summer Student to join the Integrated Communications Team. As part of the Strategy, Communications, and Government Relations Group, this team ensures that communications are aligned, complex information is simplified, priorities are clear, and policies and impacts are well understood. The team advises on and delivers internal and external communications, responds to media and other inquiries, provides design and editorial services, and maintains and enhances digital platforms.

Our work ensures that every initiative has purpose, every message is clear, and every change is communicated with care.

As a Student, Communications, you will support the team’s strategic and functional work, gaining mentorship from experienced communicators and participating in all aspects of corporate communications. You will build practical skills through hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals across the AER, and develop a strong professional network to support your future career. This role is ideal for someone who loves storytelling, creative problem-solving, and seeing how communications influence real-world decisions.

We are seeking a passionate communicator with strong writing, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills, eager to learn, contribute, and help ensure the safe, responsible, and efficient development of Alberta’s mineral and energy resources.

Work with business areas and subject-matter experts to develop and implement effective communication plans. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail. Strong research and analytical abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities. Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

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* What we offer you:

** Engagement Activities - Participate in workshops, seminars, and social events to enhance your skills and personal growth.

Skill Development - Hone your skills and contribute to meaningful projects.
** Make a difference. Be in great company.
** At the AER, a career goes beyond the paycheck. It’s an opportunity to follow your passion, apply your skills and make a meaningful difference in service of Albertans.  We offer a competitive total rewards package, along with hybrid work and flexible work hours for eligible positions so you can thrive both personally and professionally.  As the province’s sole regulator of oil, oil sands, natural gas, geothermal, minerals, and coal resource development, the AER’s responsibilities are notably diverse.

It makes sense that our workforce is too. From scientists and field inspectors to regulatory analysts and engagement specialists, we seek talented people with strong technical and interpersonal skills, who share our commitment for doing what’s right.  
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* ** Diversity and Inclusion
** At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of background or identity of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

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