Student, Data Governance (Fall 2026)

AIMCo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo is offering a student position in Data Governance to gain hands-on experience across data governance, data quality and regulatory compliance. The role supports the Data Governance team and collaborates with the Senior Lead for Data Governance to strengthen governance frameworks and enterprise data initiatives.

Open to current students or recent graduates in CS, Data Management, Finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Finance and Information Management.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data governance concepts.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI and programming languages such as SQL or Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining data catalogs and business metadata to enhance data discoverability.
• Assist with data lineage capture, validation, and visualization in the data governance tool (Atlan).
• Support metadata stewardship activities (ownership, definitions, classifications).
• Conduct data quality assessments, identify anomalies, and support remediation activities.
• Track data licensing terms and usage to ensure compliance with vendor agreements.
• Organize and maintain documentation for data contracts and vendor information.
• Support the development of a market data catalog within Atlan, including dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data governance workflows and best practices.
• Support governance initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaborative

SQL

Python

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Data Management

Tools

Atlan

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

CLOSING DATE:

September 9, 2026

Opportunity

Are you looking to complement your academic knowledge with professional ‘real world’ experience? Do you enthusiastically follow financial markets or seek out emerging trends in technology? If so, a student position at AIMCo might be the perfect opportunity for you to gain the experience you need to kick-start your career while contributing to the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans.

As the Student, Data Governance, you will support the Data Governance team in strengthening data management practices across AIMCo. This role provides hands-on experience in data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Senior Lead for Data Governance to enhance data governance frameworks, improve data stewardship, and support enterprise-wide data initiatives.

Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term from September 2026 through December 2026.

***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on September 8, 2026.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assistinmaintainingdata catalogs and business metadata to enhance data discoverability.
• Assistwith data lineage capture, validation, and visualization in the data governance tool (Atlan).
• Support metadata stewardship activities (e.g.ownership, definitions, classifications)
• Conduct data quality assessments,identifyanomalies,and support remediation activities.
• Track data licensing terms and usage to ensure compliance with vendor agreements.
• Organize andmaintaindocumentation for data contracts and vendor information.
• Support the development of a market data catalog within Atlan, including building complementary dashboards to help users navigate data availability and licensing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data governance workflows and adherence to best practices.
• Support governance initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in, or recent completion of,a bachelor’sor master’sdegree in related field such as Computer Science, Data Management,Financeand Information Management
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data governance concepts
• Proven leadership,problem-solvingand interpersonal skills
• Experience withExcel,Power BIand programming languages such asSQLorPython isan asset
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams
• Demonstrates a strong commitment toAIMCo’score values of excellence, transparency, humility,integrityand collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures:

Your success in the role will be in your ability to complete all tasks and support various projects assigned. You will become familiar with the Data Governance functions and technologies.Collaborate with multiple groups across the organization and build meaningful relationships with experienced professionals across AIMCo.

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Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.