Summer Student, Energy Marketing & Trading TransAlta Corporation Location: Alberta Category: Trading

ABOUT THE ROLE

OurEnergy Marketing & Trading teamis excited to welcome two enthusiastic and drivensummer studentsready to gain exceptional hands‑on experience on TransAlta's dynamic trade floor. This high‑performing team specializes in trading and scheduling power and natural gas across North America, leveraging proprietary trades to generate margins that drive value for TransAlta. As a summer student, you will work directly with the front‑line trading and marketing group, gaining invaluable exposure to the fast‑paced energy markets. This role is a full‑timetemporary 4 month positionwith an idealstart date of early May 2026.Candidates must be currently enrolled in a University program to be considered.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assist with analytical and modeling tasks that support the trading, analytics, and marketing teams, helping contribute to day‑to‑day trading goals.
• Support ongoing trading and risk‑related projects by completing ad hoc analysis, helping build simple business cases, and preparing clear, easy‑to‑understand presentation materials.
• Work with large data sets to help identify trends, spot opportunities, and share insights with trade floor teams.
• Collaborate with analysts and traders to build a strong understanding of energy markets, customers, trading points, and team strategies.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a focus in an analytical discipline such as economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, or computer science
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other programming languagesor power flow modelling software
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a keen analytical mindset
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with a proactive approach to work
• Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong initiative, and a commitment to learning
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Able to thrive both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Eager to learn and understand TransAlta's business operations

THE PERKS

• Hands‑on exposure to real‑time energy markets for one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators
• Gain practical, applied experience directly within Trading, developing market awareness and technical skills that accelerate your career
• Supportive, growth focused culture where you can contribute meaningfully and be your authentic self