Summer Student, Sustainability

CO-OP STUDENT, SUSTAINABILITY

Who We Are

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

About The Role

We are currently looking to hire a Co-op Student to join our Sustainability team for an 8-month period starting in September 2025. Come gain hands-on experience with a Sustainability team that has won the Best ESG Reporting Award by the IR Magazine Awards Canada 2023 and 2024, and the Sustainability, ESG and Purpose Award by the Governance Professionals of Canada, Excellence in Governance Awards 2024.

The Co-op Student, Sustainability Reporting will help drive improvements in TransAlta’s sustainability reporting, including climate reporting obligations, by implementing processes, controls and systems for consistent and accurate reporting.

This role is based at our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

What You Will Do

What We Need From You

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

To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.