Intern, External Relations (Strategy, Governance & Planning)

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity  

TC Energy is looking to hire a summer student in Vancouver, B.C, Calgary, Alberta, or Toronto, Ontario for a 4-month term, to support External Relations activities in the areas of technology, public support, and advocacy.

As part of the Strategy, Governance & Planning team within External Relations Canada, you will support public opinion research, campaigns, and digital initiatives as part of how we build and sustain public support.

We are seeking students enrolled in relevant post-secondary programs such as Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, or Business.

We engage our students in the very core of our operations. As a valued member of the team, you’ll do exciting, challenging work, solve real world problems, and make a meaningful impact. At the end of the term, you can expect to have gained:

• Research, campaign, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Exposure to executive or cross functional work ‑functional work

• Mentorship or learning opportunities

• A broader external network

What you’ll do

• Campaign and stakeholder support

  • Support campaigns that inform, educate, and mobilize key stakeholders

  • Develop digital and print materials for campaigns

  • Attend industry and community events to better understand stakeholder priorities

  • Assist in engagements with key stakeholders that shape public opinion

• Research and analysis

  • Coordinate, review and analyze public opinion research

  • Develop an understanding of key drivers of public support for nationally important energy and infrastructure projects

• Technology tools

  • Support the development of technology and AI initiatives such as research tools, data visualization, and sentiment analysis

  • Support administration of technology tools like SharePoint, PowerBI, Dynamics, and Monday.com as required

• Travel within Canada may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a relevant post-secondary field such as Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, or Business, or related undergraduate degree program with at least one semester of education completed

• Enrollment at an accredited University or College, and returning to school for at least one semester following your work term

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with a willingness to learn advanced features

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with political, grassroots, social media, or public consultation campaigns

• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and safety in both professional and personal settings

• Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values or Safety in Every Step, Personal Accountability, Active Learning, and One Team; incorporating them into work activities and initiatives

• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment

• Experience leveraging AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT while demonstrating strong relational and strategic thinking

• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to accurately analyze information and deal with ambiguity

• Adaptable to a dynamic and challenging environment with changing priorities

• Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills

• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.