Parkland Corporation

Summer Student - IT (4-Month Term)

LocationCalgary, AB
Job TypeOther

About This Job


Description


Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer


The Opportunity

At Parkland we believe students entering the workplace are the very people who will shape the industry and our future direction. If you are a highly energetic student with initiative and drive, you'll be given the opportunity to learn, gain valuable work experience, work with a great team, and learn about the wide range of departments & functions involved in a large, forward-thinking corporation.

The IT Student is responsible for providing exceptional support to our IT Security team of Parkland, for the 4-month term. As a member of the IT Security team, you will assist with the day-to-day activities that include installing and troubleshooting various security solutions for the organization. The student will be working closely with the IT Security team to efficiently understand Parkland’s information system security and compliance requirements to establish good priorities in security initiatives. Parkland's internship program in cybersecurity is designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge, experience, and training while giving the students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school to a real-world setting.


Responsibilities

Monitor and action daily security issues and events generated by our security tools.
Operate security technologies to protect systems and information infrastructure.
Assist with security incident management and look back reviews.
Learn and exercise the knowledge in real time.


Education

You are currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution working towards a bachelor’s degree with a focus on Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.


Requirements

You are available for a 4-month term beginning on or around May 2025.
You have exceptional interpersonal skills and possess natural leadership as demonstrated in academic and/or extracurricular activities.
You have highly developed verbal and written communication skills to enable you to thrive in a challenging and exciting work environment.
You are a creative and analytical thinker with some project management skills who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
You have tenacity and an entrepreneurial spirit, and are passionate about seeking out win-win solutions.
You have strong MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
You will be part of a global team and must be able to work effectively through a high degree of collaboration and communication through in-person meetings and video conferences.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!


We Want You To Shine

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.


Belonging Matters. Because You Do

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.


The Fine Print

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

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