AltaGas - 2027 Business Analyst & Planning Co-op Student

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaGas in Calgary is seeking a Business Analytics & Planning Co-op Student to support MCAP governance, planning, reporting, forecasting and analytics initiatives. You will work with data across operations, engineering, finance and corporate teams to enable informed decision-making.

You'll gain hands-on experience building Power BI dashboards, analyzing data from multiple systems, and contributing to process improvements that connect operational drivers to financial outcomes, while receiving

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in Business, Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
• Experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Power BI and data visualization is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support capital portfolio governance, planning, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain databases for actual and forecast spending; assist AFEs preparation.
• Create and enhance Power BI dashboards; communicate insights to leadership.
• Conduct variance and trend analysis; support planning inputs from stakeholders.
• Document processes and maintain data dictionaries; assist in reporting packages.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Data visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree candidate

Tools

Power BI

Excel

JD Edwards

Workday

Job description

Job Description # of Positions: 1 Start Date: January 2027 Duration: 8 Months

About the Role

Interested in using data to support business planning, capital portfolio governance, and operational decision-making? AltaGas is seeking a Business Analytics & Planning Co-op Student to join our Operations Planning & Analysis team. In this role, you'll support the management of the Midstream Maintenance Capital (MCAP) portfolio, G&A planning and governance, reporting, forecasting, and analytics initiatives that help business leaders make informed decisions across the organization. You will work with operational, financial, workforce, and capital portfolio data to support planning processes, improve reporting accuracy, and provide meaningful business insights. This role is ideal for students who enjoy working with data, collaborating with stakeholders, building reports and dashboards, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate teams, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting capital governance, business planning, demand planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What You'll Do

Capital Portfolio Governance & Planning

• Support the administration and governance of the Midstream Maintenance Capital (MCAP) portfolio.
• Assist in maintaining capital portfolio databases containing actual and forecast spending information.
• Help prepare and organize supporting documentation for Authorizations for Expenditure (AFEs).
• Track portfolio performance metrics and maintain reporting packages for capital programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure capital information is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Support portfolio reviews, forecasting activities, and investment planning discussions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Support the maintenance, validation, and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Create visualizations, summaries, and presentations that communicate key business insights to leadership teams.
• Analyze data from multiple systems and sources to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in investigating reporting discrepancies and data quality issues.
• Maintain reporting documentation, business definitions, and data dictionaries.
• Help prepare recurring operational, financial, and management reporting packages.

G&A Governance & Financial Planning

• Support G&A planning, reporting, and governance processes.
• Assist with labour allocation analysis across operating assets and capital projects.
• Help gather, compile, and organize planning inputs from stakeholders.
• Perform variance and trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain planning templates, documentation, and supporting analysis.

Demand Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Support the development of demand planning and integrated planning processes.
• Assist with data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting related to demand planning initiatives.
• Document business processes and workflows using Microsoft Visio or similar tools.
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance planning, governance, and reporting effectiveness.
• Contribute to projects that connect operational drivers, resource demand, and financial outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in Business, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets and identify meaningful insights.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and a desire to understand how operational and financial decisions are made.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Workday, Power BI, or financial systems is considered an asset.
• Interest in business planning, capital investment governance, operations, or energy infrastructure is an asset.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting capital portfolio governance and investment planning.
• Exposure to G&A planning, forecasting workforce planning, and business analytics processes.
• Experience working with operational, financial, and capital portfolio datasets.
• Exposure to AltaGas' integrated planning and demand planning initiatives.
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate functions.
• Experience using Power BI, Excel, reporting tools, and business planning processes.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to build your professional network.
• Meaningful project work that directly supports operational performance, capital investment decisions, and business planning.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.