AltaGas - 2027 Community and Indigenous Relations Intern

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Prince Rupert; Sur place; CAD 33 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Benefits vary by role

Résumé du poste

AltaGas is seeking a Community & Indigenous Relations Intern in Prince Rupert, BC, for a 4‑month term. You will support engagement with Indigenous Nations and local communities, assist with events, and help craft communications materials.

Role includes travel to event locations and collaboration with internal teams. The internship offers exposure to stakeholder relations, community programs, and corporate social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Indigenous Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Political Science, Sociology, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with social media platforms; photography, graphic design, or content creation experience is considered an asset.

Responsabilités

• Support community engagement and relationship-building initiatives with Indigenous Nations, local communities, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Assist with the planning and execution of community events, industry engagement activities, and stakeholder outreach initiatives, including driving to event locations to support pre-event set up and logistics.
• Help develop communications materials, digital content, and engagement resources that support community and stakeholder relations efforts.
• Contribute to community investment and workforce development programs by gathering information, tracking outcomes, and supporting program administration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support ongoing engagement and communications activities.
• Support special projects while gaining exposure to community relations, Indigenous engagement, communications, and corporate responsibility initiatives.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Social media

Content creation

Indigenous relations knowledge

Formation

Undergraduate degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Photography

Graphic design

Description du poste

Job Description Number of Positions: 2 Term: 4 Months Dates: May 3, 2027 – August 20, 2027 Location: Prince Rupert, BC Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

About the Role Are you passionate about building strong communities, supporting meaningful engagement, and making a positive impact? As a Community & Indigenous Relations Intern, you'll work alongside AltaGas' Prince Rupert team to support community engagement, communications, and Indigenous relations initiatives. Through hands‑on projects and day‑to‑day responsibilities, you'll gain valuable experience supporting stakeholder engagement, community investment programs, workforce development initiatives, and corporate social responsibility efforts while learning about AltaGas' operations and growth projects in Northwest British Columbia.

What You'll Do Support community engagement and relationship‑building initiatives with Indigenous Nations, local communities, educational institutions, and community organizations. Assist with the planning and execution of community events, industry engagement activities, and stakeholder outreach initiatives, including driving to event locations to support pre‑event set up and logistics. Help develop communications materials, digital content, and engagement resources that support community and stakeholder relations efforts. Contribute to community investment and workforce development programs by gathering information, tracking outcomes, and supporting program administration. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support ongoing engagement and communications activities. Support special projects while gaining exposure to community relations, Indigenous engagement, communications, and corporate responsibility initiatives.

What You'll Gain Hands‑on experience supporting community engagement, communications, and Indigenous relations initiatives within the energy industry. Exposure to stakeholder engagement strategies, community investment programs, workforce development initiatives, and corporate responsibility activities. Mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and Indigenous Nations. In addition to their day‑to‑day role, interns participate in professional development sessions, networking events, executive speaker opportunities, and a capstone project designed to enhance their overall learning experience.

What You'll Bring Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Indigenous Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Political Science, Sociology, Business, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with social media platforms; photography, graphic design, or content creation experience is considered an asset. Interest in community engagement, Indigenous relations, stakeholder communications, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities, and traditions in Northwest British Columbia is considered an asset. Must have a valid Class 7 (N) driver's license and access to a personal vehicle Local/home town is Prince Rupert, BC or surrounding areas #LI-INTERNS

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, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran 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.