A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Temporary Full Time Position.
We are currently seeking a Compliance Intern to join our Market & Trading Compliance team for a full-time 12-month term. This role provides a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience supporting compliance activities in wholesale power markets across North America.
Working alongside experienced compliance professionals, traders, and cross-functional teams, the intern will develop a practical understanding of regulatory frameworks governing energy trading, including market conduct rules, reporting obligations, and internal compliance programs.
You will contribute to our team by:
Supporting the monitoring of trading activities and assisting in identifying potential compliance risks across physical and financial power markets.
Supporting special projects and initiatives related to the development of the internal compliance program.
Assisting with regulatory research and communicating the developments from key regulatory bodies.
Contributing to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
Assisting in the preparation of internal reports, documentation, and audit materials.
Supporting compliance training efforts, including preparing materials and coordinating learning sessions.
Collaborating with stakeholders across Trading, Risk, Legal, and Operations.
Assisting in data analysis and validation to support trade surveillance and reporting activities.
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Law, Public Policy, or Regulatory Studies.
Recent graduate or graduating within the last year.
Education equivalency may be considered.
Experience:
Prior internship, co-op, or academic experience in compliance, risk management, energy markets, finance, or regulatory environments is an asset.
Exposure to wholesale electricity or natural gas markets is considered an advantage.
Experience with data analysis, research, or policy development is beneficial.
Technical Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
Experience with Power BI, Python, or SQL is an asset.
Ability to conduct regulatory research and synthesize complex information.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Social & Interpersonal Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment.
Collaborative mindset.
Curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid Office/Work from home position located in Calgary, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.
Standard business hours with some flexibility.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer to a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $500 Referral Reward!
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Law, Public Policy, or Regulatory Studies (or equivalent)
- Recent graduate or graduating within the last year
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint)
- Ability to conduct regulatory research and synthesize complex information
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Prior internship, co-op, or academic experience in compliance, risk management, energy markets, finance, or regulatory environments
- Exposure to wholesale electricity or natural gas markets
- Experience with data analysis, research, or policy development
- Experience with Power BI, Python, or SQL
- Collaborative mindset, integrity, curiosity, and strong organizational skills
What We Do
Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer and wholesale energy generator headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power facilities across Canada and the U.S., focusing on delivering reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy solutions to its customers while working towards a goal of being net carbon neutral by 2045.
