Cybersecurity Co-op Student
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Hourly Rate: $23.50
Status: Full-Time, 16 month term, expected start day May 2026
Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: February 26th, 2026
WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS
Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.
We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE
The Cybersecurity & Architecture team protects the Calgary Airport Authority’s digital backbone, safeguarding networks, applications, and data that keep a 24/7 airport running. Working side‑by‑side with teams across the organization to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and respond to emerging threats with disciplined processes and modern tools. It’s a dynamic, high‑impact environment where students contribute to meaningful security work while learning how cybersecurity operates in a real critical‑infrastructure setting. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to risk assessment, control implementation, and incident response, seeing how security decisions protect people, operations, and reputation every day.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Cybersecurity team, including documentation, scheduling, and activity tracking.
- Support internal and external service providers by organizing records, status updates, and supporting materials.
- Maintain cybersecurity program documentation (procedures, reports, reference materials) to ensure accuracy and currency.
- Track cybersecurity activities and deliverables, helping with program visibility, status reporting, and follow‑ups.
- Assist with process improvements and information organizations to strengthen program consistency and continuity.
- Gain exposure to how security controls and programs protect airport systems in a live operational environment.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- To qualify for a Co-op Student position, you must be enrolled in a post‑secondary program related to Computer Science, Engineering or related fields that requires a work term as a formal component of the curriculum and must provide documentation confirming that the work term is an academic requirement.
- You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: and Application Information and Application Information
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Highly organized and methodical.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- Bilingual in English and French.
- Exposure cybersecurity or IT concepts through coursework or training.
- Experience organizing documentation or program information.
- Familiarity with corporate IT tools or systems.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines, and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
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