AltaGas - 2027 Digital (NextGen AI & Data) Intern

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaGas is seeking a 2027 Digital (NextGen AI & Data) Intern to join the Data & AI team and gain hands-on experience across analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.

You may be aligned to two focus areas: AI & Data Engineering or AI & Data Analytics, with opportunities to work on modern data platforms, governance, and AI-enabled solutions. Start date is January 2027, for 4, 8, or 12 months.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a data/tech field.
• Interest in data, AI, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise Data, Analytics, AI, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Assist with data ingestion, analysis, dashboards, and governance activities.
• Contribute to AI-enabled solutions and automation projects.
• Participate in projects across AI & Data Engineering and AI & Data Analytics streams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Engineering/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Azure

Git

Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft 365

APIs

Job description

Job Description Number of Positions: 2 Term: 4, 8, or 12 Months Start Date: January 2027

About the Role

Are you passionate about data, artificial intelligence, analytics, and emerging technologies? As a 2027 Digital (NextGen AI & Data) Intern, you'll join AltaGas' growing Data & AI team and work alongside experienced business and technology professionals to support enterprise Data, Analytics, AI, and Digital Transformation initiatives. Through meaningful projects and hands-on experience, you'll gain exposure to modern data platforms, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, governance, and business transformation initiatives while helping shape the future of Data & AI at AltaGas. Depending on your background, interests, and strengths, you may be aligned to one of two focus areas: AI & Data Engineering, AI & Data Analytics. Both streams work closely together to deliver innovative solutions that create business value across AltaGas.

What You'll Do

AI & Data Engineering Focus

• Support the development and maintenance of modern data platforms, data pipelines, and workflows that enable enterprise analytics and business insights.
• Assist with the ingestion, transformation, management, and monitoring of enterprise data assets.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of AI-enabled solutions, automation initiatives, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Support cloud-based data and analytics platforms while gaining exposure to modern software development and engineering practices.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to support reporting, analytics, and emerging AI use cases.
• Help improve data quality, monitoring, operational processes, and technical solutions that enable informed decision‑making across the organization.

AI & Data Analytics Focus

• Support enterprise Data, Analytics, AI, Governance, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, and insights generation to support strategic business decisions.
• Contribute to Data Governance and Data Quality initiatives by helping document standards, business definitions, processes, and reporting metrics.
• Support Copilot and AI adoption initiatives through training materials, workshops, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist with presentations, executive materials, communications, and business cases that support AI and Data strategy initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging AI, analytics, and digital technology trends to identify opportunities for innovation and business improvement.

Across Both Streams

• Collaborate with business and technology teams across AltaGas to solve challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Work on meaningful projects that support operational excellence, innovation, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale technologies, data platforms, governance practices, and business processes.
• Participate in special projects while developing practical skills in analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, data engineering, and digital transformation.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Business Technology Management, Information Systems, Commerce, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in data, AI, technology, and innovation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for continuous learning.
• Experience with data analysis, programming, reporting tools, AI technologies, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Git, APIs, or related technologies is considered an asset.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise Data, Analytics, AI, Governance, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to modern data platforms, cloud technologies, automation, governance frameworks, analytics tools, and emerging AI capabilities.
• Opportunities to work with both business and technology teams on high-impact initiatives that create value across AltaGas.
• Mentorship from experienced data, AI, analytics, and technology professionals.
• 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.

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.

About AltaGas

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.