Summer Student - Environment

Altalink; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Club

Onsite Parking

Job summary

AltaLink is hiring a Summer Student to join the Environment Team in Calgary. The role supports collection, analysis, and organization of environmental and regulatory information for reclamation certificate applications and compliance initiatives.

The candidate will assist with field and office activities, conduct DSAs, surveys, and document vegetation and soil conditions while supporting project deliverables and regulatory submissions. Alberta-focused experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a diploma or degree program for Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Forestry or Land Reclamation or a related field.
• Completed a minimum of 1 year of study and will be returning to school.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro is an asset.
• Proficient in standard MS Office/M365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint and would be a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including solid writing and editing skills and the ability to translate highly technical topics into easily understood language.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and carry projects through to completion within a changing environment.
• Work effectively independently and in a team setting.
• Proven track record of good attendance
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the compilation and review of historical environmental, land, and construction records associated with salvaged and abandoned transmission line assets.
• Support the preparation of reclamation certificate applications, including document management, data compilation, and quality assurance reviews.
• Conduct field work throughout Alberta to complete Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), collect site information, document vegetation, soil, and landscape conditions, and support reclamation evaluations.
• Assist environmental staff with field audits and inspections of construction and maintenance activities to verify compliance with environmental commitments, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Support data management, mapping, reporting, photo documentation, and preparation of project deliverables for regulatory submissions and internal tracking.
• Compile, organize and analyze data to support the Environmental Management Program.
• Work with our Environmental Advisors to research, develop and collaborate on technical documents and training materials.
• Participate in environmental inspections for facilities and projects.
• Provide support to the EH&S Team as required.
• Assist in co-ordination of an AltaLink employee environmental event.
• All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Engineering

Biology

Forestry

Land Reclamation

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Summer Student – Environment
Date Posted: October 26, 2026

Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Job Type: Student
Display Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmissionlines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’resupporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe,reliableandaffordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, everyAltaLinkercontributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Summer Student to join our Environment team.

NOTE: The start date is May 2027, and the length of the term is 4 months.

Job Description:

A summer student position is available in the AltaLink Environment Team and report to the Manager of Environment. Working with Environmental Advisors, the successful candidate will assist with the collection, analysis, and organization of environmental and regulatory information required to advance reclamation certificate applications and support environmental compliance initiatives.

Additionally, the summer student may provide general support to the Environmental Team in daily field and office activities which may include conducting compliance inspections, wildlife surveys and support in construction implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the compilation and review of historical environmental, land, and construction records associated with salvaged and abandoned transmission line assets.
• Support the preparation of reclamation certificate applications, including document management, data compilation, and quality assurance reviews.
• Conduct field work throughout Alberta to complete Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), collect site information, document vegetation, soil, and landscape conditions, and support reclamation evaluations.
• Assist environmental staff with field audits and inspections of construction and maintenance activities to verify compliance with environmental commitments, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Support data management, mapping, reporting, photo documentation, and preparation of project deliverables for regulatory submissions and internal tracking.
• Compile, organize and analyze data to support the Environmental Management Program.
• Work with our Environmental Advisors to research, develop and collaborate on technical documents and training materials.
• Participate in environmental inspections for facilities and projects.
• Provide support to the EH&S Team as required.
• Assist in co-ordination of an AltaLink employee environmental event.
• All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

• Enrolled in a diploma or degree program for Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Forestry or Land Reclamation or a related field.
• Completed a minimum of 1 year of study and will be returning to school.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro is an asset.
• Proficient in standard MS Office/M365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint and would be a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including solid writing and editing skills and the ability to translate highly technical topics into easily understood language.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and carry projects through to completion within a changing environment.
• Work effectively independently and in a team setting.
• Proven track record of good attendance
• Valid driver’s license.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

• Social Club

• Onsite Parking