Project Manager, Summer Student

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

The IT Project Management department is seeking full-time summer students to join our team as an Intern Project Manager for a 4-month term from May to August 2026.  In this role you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience under the guidance of Senior Managers and Project Managers that are executing IT delivery projects.  The successful candidate will learn the AESO's Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) and Solution Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) while acting as a project/program coordinator. You will work alongside existing Project Managers, Quality Assurance and Business Analysts on a variety of projects/elements (HW, SW, integrations, and business processes) where required.
Key accountabilities:

• Participate in the creation/review all projects deliverables for IT projects
• Project Request for Change (RFC) creation and readiness review
• Creation of the transition to operations documentation 
• Resource forecasting per project
• Budget analysis project/program
• Schedule analysis project/program
• Scope analysis - project/program
• Project Manager vacation coverage
• Requirements creation/review with Business Analysts
• 2027 Business Development Planning

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to participate in transformative change.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in collaborative work.
• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.
• You like working in a diverse atmosphere with individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You appreciate working in a hybrid work environment.

Signs you will enjoy this role:

• You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.
• You have demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high-pressure real-time scenarios.
• You work well in routine day-to-day and project-based work. You are comfortable navigating between fast-paced, high activity and moderate periods.
• You have the gift of translating complex technical problems into meaningful information across different audiences.

You have:

• Completed 3rd year of a business degree (or equivalent)
• Completed courses
  • OPMA 647 - Fundamentals of Project Management
  • OPMA 645 - Project External Issues
  • or comparable courses
• Completion of communication courses, business writing, or technical writing is beneficial.
• Experience and a passion for written and verbal communication, preparing documentation, strong writing skills. 
• Experience with process execution and documentation is an asset. 
• Having a positive and professional attitude.
• Self-starter attitude. 

Application deadline:  January 30, 2026

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