TransAlta is a publicly traded power generator operating across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. The Trading Development Program is an 18-month, full-time internship for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in energy trading, commodity and power markets, analytics, modeling, and risk-related projects across multiple trade desks.
Responsibilities
Assist with analytical and modelling tasks that support the trading, analytics, and marketing teams, helping contribute to day‑to‑day trading goals
Support ongoing trading and risk‑related projects by completing ad hoc analysis, helping build simple business cases, and preparing clear, easy‑to‑understand presentation materials
Work with large data sets to help identify trends, spot opportunities, and share insights with trade floor teams
Collaborate with analysts and traders to build a strong understanding of energy markets, customers, trading points, and team strategies
Qualification
Required
• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree program with a focus in an analytical discipline such as economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, or computer science
• Recent graduate looking to begin your professional career in energy trading and building long-term expertise in commodity and power markets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen analytical mindset
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to work
• Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong initiative, and a commitment to learning
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Able to thrive both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Eager to learn and understand TransAlta's business operations
Preferred
• For Powerflow Intern candidates: special consideration will be given to candidates with strong ECE, power flow modeling, or equivalent experience
Hands-on exposure to real-time energy markets for one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators
Practical, applied experience directly within Trading, developing market awareness and technical skills that accelerate your career
Supportive, growth focused culture where you can contribute meaningfully and be your authentic self
Psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging
A full-time, in-office position for 18 months
TransAlta Corporation engages in the production and sale of electric energy.
