Alberta Innovates is seeking a Data & AI Student to support work that advances research, innovation, and technology development in Alberta.

If you are looking for work that goes beyond a job description, Alberta Innovates/InnoTech Alberta offers the chance to contribute to research and innovation that has real impact.

**Employment Status:**Temporary Casual 4 months

**Location:**Edmonton, ERDP | Work Model: On-site

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Data Platform, the Data & AI Integration Summer Student supports the Data & Analytics team by preparing, transforming, and validating datasets used in analytics, automation, and AI initiatives. The role contributes to building data pipelines, supporting prototypes, and improving data quality to ensure reliable, usable data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for duties that will include:

• Prepare, clean, and transform datasets to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Python.
• Support ingestion, transformation, and integration of data from multiple sources.
• Conduct data profiling and investigate data quality issues or anomalies.
• Contribute to prototypes or proof of concepts for AI/ML or automation use cases.
• Create basic visualizations or reports in Power BI.
• Document data definitions, processes, and metadata to support governance and reuse.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s Diploma/Degree in progress in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 6 months of experience through academic, project, internship, or personal work in data or programming.
• Experience in Python programming, SQL and relational databases, data cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis
• Knowledge in Power BI fundamentals, Introductory AI/ML concepts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric or cloud data platforms.

What We Offer

Alberta Innovates offers a total rewards package designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing. Depending on employment status, this may include:

• Competitive compensation aligned with internal classification and pay bands
• Comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage and pension benefits
• Vacation starting at three weeks, plus paid time-off programs that support balance
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• A respectful, inclusive work environment that values collaboration and diverse perspectives
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally feasible

(Benefits do not apply to casual roles.)

You will work in a professional, collaborative environment where accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued, and where your work supports outcomes that matter to Albertans.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• Any additional supporting documents that demonstrate suitability for the role

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Privacy Statement

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Employment Equity

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.