Summer Student - Contracts and Sourcing

Job Title: Summer Student – Contracts & Sourcing

Job Level: N/A
Date Posted: December 18th, 2025
Closing Date: January 18th, 2026
Job Type: Student
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Hiring Manager: Grace Laminski

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 transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that an opportunity exists for a Summer Student with the Contracts and Sourcing teams located in our Calgary office.

Job Description:

NOTE: The start date is May 2026, and the length of the term is 4 months.

The Summer Student will report to the Manager, Contracts & Sourcing.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of the contract management database and ensure accuracy of contract information.
• Administer the supplier qualification process which involves coordination with both internal and external contacts.
• Review all documentation submitted by suppliers to AltaLink for accuracy and completeness.
• Based on established criteria, review and assess risk for all suppliers and conduct the supplier qualification process accordingly.
• Monitor and ensure supplier documentation is valid (e.g insurance certificate, WCB).
• Respond to supplier’s inquiries regarding the supplier qualification process.
• Prepare reports and provide updates to internal contacts as required.
• Provide reports and communicate with various departments regarding contract expiry and any other pertinent information.
• Participate in process improvement teams.
• Develop milestones for expediting various material and service packages.
• Implementation and review of the supplier prohibition and ownership structure
• Deep dive analysis on some key analytics to support Demand Forecasts with Projects and potentially some other business intelligence system work.
• Work with the Manager, Purchasing, Material and Contracts and Sourcing to support other Procurement, Material initiatives as time permits.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• A Supply Chain Management student who has completed 3 years of study (as of May 2026).
• Proficiency in written and oral communications is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to deal with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A self-starter who is able to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proven track record of good attendance and punctuality.

Notes:

 Candidates chosen for interviews will be asked to provide their unofficial transcripts. 

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink, however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

When you submit a job application to AltaLink, it will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes and the information will be used for recruitment. In addition, AltaLink relies on qualified third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose.  By submitting your job application, you agree to the use of your personal information for these purposes.

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.

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