Cybersecurity Co-op Student

Calgary Airports; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in Calgary seeks a Cybersecurity intern to provide administrative support to the Cybersecurity team. The role involves maintaining documentation, tracking program activities, and assisting with improvements in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time, 16-month term position starting May 2026, providing valuable real-world cybersecurity experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Computer Science or Engineering with a work term requirement.
• Strong technical aptitude and highly organized.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Cybersecurity team.
• Organize records for service providers.
• Maintain cybersecurity program documentation.
• Track activities for program visibility.
• Assist with process improvements.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary program in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Hourly Rate

$23.50

Status

Full‑Time, 16 month term, expected start day May 2026

Work Environment

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

February 26th, 2026

Why Calgary Airports

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

What’s the Team Like

The Cybersecurity & Architecture team protects the Calgary Airport Authority’s digital backbone, safeguarding networks, applications, and data that keep a 24/7 airport running. Working side‑by‑side with teams across the organization to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and respond to emerging threats with disciplined processes and modern tools. It’s a dynamic, high‑impact environment where students contribute to meaningful security work while learning how cybersecurity operates in a real critical‑infrastructure setting. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to risk assessment, control implementation, and incident response, seeing how security decisions protect people, operations, and reputation every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Cybersecurity team, including documentation, scheduling, and activity tracking.
• Support internal and external service providers by organizing records, status updates, and supporting materials.
• Maintain cybersecurity program documentation (procedures, reports, reference materials) to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Track cybersecurity activities and deliverables, helping with program visibility, status reporting, and follow‑ups.
• Assist with process improvements and information organization to strengthen program consistency and continuity.
• Gain exposure to how security controls and programs protect airport systems in a live operational environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary program related to Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields that requires a work term as a formal component of the curriculum.
• Must provide documentation confirming that the work term is an academic requirement.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC; the employer will help throughout the process.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Highly organized and methodical.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.

Additional Desired Skills

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Exposure to cybersecurity or IT concepts through coursework or training.
• Experience organizing documentation or program information.
• Familiarity with corporate IT tools or systems.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines, and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

Our Values

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision‑making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.