Indigenous Summer Student Program


Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Term Length: May – August 2023


WHO WE ARE

We are more than just airplanes and tarmacs. Our purpose travels beyond our runway into the communities we serve. We are about connections, stories and life defining adventures made possible by the work we do. We are committed to fostering an environment where our people are rewarded through meaningful work experiences inspired by purpose. 

The Calgary Airport Authority is committed to creating an environment where our students are rewarded through meaningful work experiences and numerous opportunities to connect with employees, stakeholders, and other students just like you. Our program offers students an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, knowledge, and contacts through full time work in their chosen field.
We offer mentorship, skill development, career mapping, and an opportunity to connect with peers.

Our Indigenous Summer Student Program’s purpose is to provide Indigenous Students with an opportunity to obtain work experience within the aviation sector and to foster ongoing relationships that support education and skill-building for career development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
By joining the Calgary Airport Authority, you will learn and work with talented experts, gain hands on work experience, partake in networking opportunities, and develop yourself professionally.   

We have multiple summer student roles available in the following areas of the business:
  • Airfield Operations 
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Commercial Services 
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology 
  • Safety, Security & Compliance 
  • Operations & Infrastructure 
  • Supply Chain Management
  • And more! 
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Students wishing to apply must be Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis)
  • Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institute with the intention to return to school on a full-time basis following the summer term 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An interest in aviation and a passion for customer service
  • Ability to engage collaboratively and effectively with internal and external teams, clients, and other associated stakeholders
WHAT ELSE?
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a restricted area identification card (RAIC)
  • Depending on the position, the role can be potentially eligible for our hybrid work model with a combination of in-office and remote work.
  • If the position is considered safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test through a third-party provider  
OUR VALUES:

We are ACCOUNTABLE.  We take ownership and step up to get the job done.             

We are CUSTOMER-FOCUSED.  We consider the customer in all that we do. 

We are COLLABORATIVE.  We are stronger when we reach out and work as a team.          

We are RESILIENT.  We are able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.  

We are CREATIVE.  We strive to find new and better ways of doing things.  

The Calgary Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who may contribute to organizational diversification of ideas. 

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