Summer Student - Market Risk

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: January 19, 2026
Closing Date: February 2, 2026
Position Type: Summer Student Limited Term (May 5, 2026 to August 28, 2026)
Union: CUPE

Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

The Market Risk Summer Student supports our Energy Risk Management team in monitoring and analyzing ENMAX’s energy market activities. You’ll assist with daily market risk reporting, maintain risk models and trading records, and collaborate with various risk management functions (like Credit and Treasury). This role provides exposure to Alberta’s electricity and natural gas markets and is a great opportunity to apply your quantitative skills in a real commodity risk environment.

This position is part of ENMAX’s 16-week Summer Student Program (2026). ENMAX invests in future talent by providing real project experience and mentorship. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a relevant post-secondary program and returning to school after the summer term.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide timely market risk reporting and compliance monitoring for front-office trading teams and senior management

• Assist in maintaining the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system of records, including updating commodity valuation data and explaining daily P&L changes

• Support the upkeep and enhancement of risk processes, analytical tools, and quantitative models (and contribute to model improvements as needed)

• Collaborate with other risk management areas (Enterprise Risk, Credit, Treasury, etc.) to ensure a comprehensive and effective risk management program

Education Required: Currently enrolled in a quantitative degree program (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering) and returning to full-time studies following the work term.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong analytical and data-handling skills, comfortable working with large datasets and financial calculations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office tools for analysis and reporting

• Solid research abilities and attention to detail when investigating market rules or trends

• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL) and familiarity with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) are assets

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly document analysis and explain results

Competencies:

• Works safely

• Speaks and writes clearly, listens effectively and conveys messages with transparency

• Acts with integrity and takes accountability for actions

• Consistently applies good judgement and learns from past experience

• Carries out excellence and pride in accomplishments

• Promotes an environment that is respectful, inclusive and celebrates diversity

• Ensures a solid understanding of ENMAX’s strategy and contributes to the vision

ENMAX Values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? We offer competitive compensation including a non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Salary: Administrator Level B Step 1 – $24.82 / hour based on current CUPE Collective Agreement rates

Location: This role is part of our hybrid work model, with office workspace at ENMAX Place (141 – 50 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Note: 

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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