Summer Student - Operational Resilience

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

Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, which includes creating 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. 

As the Summer Student, Operational Resilience you’ll be part of ENMAX Power’s team focused on keeping our operations safe, prepared, and responsive. You’ll take on meaningful projects such as helping assess operational risks, developing business continuity plans, and supporting incident management training. You’ll gain exposure to emergency planning, risk analysis, and cross-functional coordination, all while building skills in project management, communication, and data analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ENMAX’s resilience strategy and learn how utilities prepare for and respond to critical events. 

This position is part of the 2026 ENMAX Summer Student Program. This 16-week program demonstrates ENMAX’s commitment to invest in our future workforce and supports youth in building beneficial career skills. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program at an accredited post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies in the fall. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Advance ENMAX Power’s operational risk assessments (identifying and assessing risks across the business) 

• Develop and test business continuity plans, and facilitate exercises to validate these plans 

• Design and deliver incident management training workshops to increase familiarity with ENMAX Power’s incident response processes 

• Track and report on the team’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and project outcomes 

• Compare and benchmark current resilience processes against industry best practices and current academic theory 

Education Required: 

 
Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program in Business, Operations Management, Emergency Management, or a related discipline, and will be returning to full-time school after the work term.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Experience or coursework in data visualization (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and data analysis 

• Knowledge of project management fundamentals and strong communication skills 

• Safety awareness, especially when working with field teams 

• Strong research and reporting abilities 

• General understanding of business continuity, risk management, and incident command processes (considered an asset) 

Competencies: 

• Works safely and takes responsibility for personal and team safety 

• Speaks and writes clearly, actively listens, and communicates with transparency 

• Acts with integrity and takes accountability for actions 

• Applies good judgment consistently and learns from experience 

• Strives for excellence and takes pride in accomplishments 

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

• Demonstrates understanding of ENMAX’s strategy and contributes to our vision 

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

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? 

 
We offer competitive compensation and a non-downtown location with great amenities such as a free onsite fitness facility, an onsite child care centre (at ENMAX Place, subject to availability), free parking, and more. If you share our values and want to make a difference with your career, join our 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 workforce 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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