Job Description

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story as the Blue Sky City.

Job Summary

This internship will support CED’s data modernization strategy and the development and execution of key research and analysis activities. The Market Research Intern will contribute to a variety of projects of different scopes and scales:

• A key component of the intern’s portfolio will be supporting the development and delivery of sector toolkits, repositories of information and resources on CED’s key sectors.

• The Economic Intelligence team provides other CED teams, business and community partners, and partner civic institutions with support for ad-hoc research needs such as inquiries and quick turn-around requests. Examples of potential Research & Data Analyst Intern tasks may include determining if the information requested is readily available / accessible, and if so, compiling the information requested into concise and clear professional communications for the given client / user.

• The Market Research Intern will support small projects to build the Economic Intelligence team’s capacity for more efficient and effective capture, analysis, and management of data and information. Examples of tasks may include high-level audits of CED’s data and research products, automation of simple processes, and high-level assessments of data capture and management systems.

This is a 8-week Term.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist in defining scopes, execute and support project management of internal and external research and economic analysis projects to assist with CED initiatives, including activities related to target industry sectors and geographic markets.

• Manage, analyze, and present raw data into meaningful information and trends for non-academic audiences. Be able to intelligently interpret data and concisely communicate results and key takeaways.

• Conduct ad-hoc industry research to support advancement of the economic strategy.

• Prepare presentations, summaries, short reports, and other materials relating research findings and CED perspectives for delivery to community and stakeholders.

• Monitor and gather data on metrics that help communicate the state of the local economy and gaps or areas for improvement.

• Serve as a general internal CED resource on economic, research and analysis matters.

Your Growth Journey

The Market Research Intern will build expertise in economic research, data analysis, and reporting by managing and interpreting raw data into actionable insights. This role offers exposure to developing sector toolkits, conducting market intelligence, and supporting ad-hoc research requests for internal teams and stakeholders. Along the way, the intern will strengthen skills in project management, automation, and data systems while learning to present findings through clear, professional reports and presentations—building a strong foundation for future roles in research, analytics, and economic development.

Supervision Plan

The Market Research Intern will report directly to and work day-to-day under the supervision of the Director, Insights and Innovations, who will provide guidance on a day-to-day basis. A list of deliverables for the internship term will also be provided. Progress on deliverables will be tracked and discussed through regular check-ins. At the midpoint and during the final week of the internship, the Director, Insights and Innovations will hold meetings with the intern to provide an assessment of overall performance on the work achieved to date.

Team Mentoring

The Intern will report to and work closely with the Director, Insights and Innovations,, who will provide mentorship, training, and guidance on deliverables and projects. Additional support and training will be provided by the Data Scientist and Economic Intelligence Coordinator. The intern will also collaborate with other CED teams to gather input and ensure high-quality work that delivers meaningful value to the organization and its stakeholders.

Field of Study

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education (Business, Economics, Policy, Research, or related field).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of socio-economic issues relevant to Calgary and Alberta

• Experience coding in Python, SQL or other programming language

• Experience with PowerBI, Tableau or other visualization tool

• Strong writing, communication, and time management skills

• Strong internet research and data analysis skills

• Ability to critically consider and frame questions to prompt deeper engagement and exploration of issues and context

• Ability to creatively and critically source information from across a variety of media

• Ability to analyze large amounts of data/information and make inferences and recommendations

• Ability to analyze and develop understanding of economic data within local, national, and international contexts and systems

• Ability to conduct academic level research and present findings clearly to a non-academic audience

• Ability to work independently and develop ownership of work / projects that require collaboration

• Ability to draft research reports, briefing notes, and presentations with a mindset of user-centricity

• Intermediate to high proficiency in Excel

Canada Summer Job Eligibility

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,

• Youth hired for a Canada Summer Job cannot displace or replace existing employees or volunteers, employees that have been laid-off and are awaiting recall, employees on vacation, employees on maternity or parental leave.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

• International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

EDI Commitment Statement

Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment.

Calgary Economic Development strongly believes in accessibility in the work we do. We welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodation is available for candidates on request during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, May 4, 2026.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.