Join us in shaping Canada’s sustainable energy future

The Pembina Institute is seeking a highly motivated student to join our Communities and Decarbonization team, compromised of three program areas (Transportation, Buildings, and Equitable Transition) for a 16-week communications internship based out of any one of our five offices (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto). The internship, running from May to August 2026, will support our policy teams and communications leads.

Who we are
At the Pembina Institute, it’s all hands on deck and it has been for the last 40+ years.

Our 55+ person team, distributed across the country, are passionate and dedicated, but we don't sweat the small stuff. We’re too busy tackling one of the most important issues of our time: Canada’s clean energy transition.

In that transition, we don’t leave anyone behind and believe each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our goals. We ensure equity but promote individuality. We lead with curiosity — challenging our own ideas and limiting beliefs, being open to diversity of thought and opinion. We use evidence-based thinking to inform our recommendations to decision-makers and understand that to make long-lasting changes, we need to take a practical approach when collaborating with others.

Our commitment to responsible development, and our “tough, but fair” approach, using research, consulting and convening, gives us credibility with decision-makers whose actions today are setting the direction for the planet. Are you ready to join us?

Meet the team
The Communities and Decarbonization team focuses on enabling effective energy use in buildings and vehicles across Canada, and advocates for effective climate and energy policies, along with regulatory improvements to prioritize these goals. The team also explores the human element — the impact of energy policy on residents, ratepayers and workers.The opportunityAs an intern, you will support communications work and projects for the Communities and Decarbonization team. We’ll be leaning on you to assist with social media and digital outreach initiatives, and work with staff across the organization to maintain communications best practices and standardized processes.Your key responsibilities

Support the execution of the program’s digital media strategy to advance the Pembina Institute’s brand and strategic goals.
Create, edit and publish communications material to raise our brand profile and demonstrate our expertise in key policy areas.
Communicate with internal policy teams to develop digital campaigns, including coordinating and supporting social media and email content.
Assist with the planning and execution of webinars and engagement sessions.
Support the maintenance of public engagement databases and email lists.
Support strategic communications planning, including research into new media and participation in stakeholder and issues monitoring and event planning.

What we’re looking forYou are a student enrolled in communications or a related field of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. You’re highly motivated and passionate about using your communications, digital and social media skills to contribute meaningfully to transitioning Canada to clean energy — you’re driven to make an impact.What you bring

General knowledge of professional communications, copy-editing, online publishing, and multimedia acquired through education, volunteer or work experience.
Experience and comfortable in using and learning digital tools required for communications, stakeholder engagement and project management.
Experience and interest in media monitoring, web and digital analytics, and social media scheduling software.
Self-motivated and results-oriented; can take initiative.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and commitment to work hybrid, full-time (37.5 hours per week) from May 4^th to August 28^th, 2026.

CompensationThe rate is $25.00 per hour and will be paid in accordance with applicable legislation related to the Employment Standards Act for overtime, holiday and vacation pay.To applyApplications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The Pembina Institute is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise if you require any accommodation to participate in these posting, recruitment, selection or assessment processes.

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Communications Internship (Hybrid)