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A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system. Were a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton Alberta. Our team safely delivers builds and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable affordable and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment and we live by our North Star. With us your contributions matter we want you to be empowered to innovate collaborate and ultimately drive results. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Temporary Full Time Summer Position
Our Summer Student Program provides meaningful handson learning experiences that support Capital Powers talent pipeline while giving students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in realworld settings.
We are hiring multiple Summer Students across various teams where educationrelated competencies are especially valuable.
Summer student roles can encompass a great variety of levels of responsibility and type of work. Whether you are completing a certificate program or a doctorate program we have a variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your career development and personal growth. Students can gain experience in a variety of areas including but not limited to:
Engineering
Operations Support
Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
People & Culture
Finance & Accounting
Corporate Development Legal & Regulatory
Communications & Public Affairs
Government Relations
Information Technology
Data Analytics & Visualization
Energy Trading Market Analytics Risk Management
Whether you are technical analytical researchoriented peoplefocused or policyminded Capital Power offers a range of student roles that build realworld experience and contribute to projects with meaningful impact.
Education
Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and starting or returning to academic studies in September 2026 or just recently graduated within the last six months from a post-secondary institution.
Programs may include (but are not limited to):
Engineering (all streams)
Business Commerce Finance Accounting
Computer Science Information Technology
Data Science Math Statistics
HR
Communications Public Relations Journalism
Public Policy Political Science
Skills & Attributes
Strong communication collaboration and problemsolving skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Technical analytical or fieldrelated skills as applicable to role
Comfort working in a hybrid or onsite environment (role dependent)
Working Conditions:
Hybrid office/In Office environment for corporate roles
Onsite or field work for operations engineering or environmental roles
Minimal travel may be required depending on the team
Standard fulltime work hours (approx 40 hours/week)
Compensation:
Canada: $25$35/hour CAD
U.S.: $25$35/hour USD depending on education level
Students are paid hourly; rates vary by role education level and market considerations
Unionized roles follow the applicable collective agreement wage
Additional Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the United States (dependent on location)
Successful candidates may undergo education verification reference checks and criminal record checks
Why Join Capital Power
Meaningful handson experience aligned with your field of study
Exposure to skilled professionals and leaders across the organization
Opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives operational excellence and business strategy
How to Apply
Submit your resume and indicate:
Your program and year of study
Your area(s) of interest (technical corporate IT ESG trading etc.)
Qualified applicants will be matched to available student roles across Capital Power based on location interests education and departmental needs.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at If you choose to submit your resume by any other means we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats communication support or other accessibility assistance by contacting.
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control System
- Catering
- Assessment
- Communication
About Company
Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources.
