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​Student, Data Governance (Fall 2026)

CompanyAIMCo
LocationEdmonton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will support the Data Governance team by maintaining data catalogs, capturing data lineage, and conducting data quality assessments. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance frameworks and support enterprise-wide data initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
822
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation owned by the Province of Alberta and one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. Established in 2008, AIMCo operates at arms-length from the Government of Alberta with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients. With more than $190 billion of assets under management, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government fund clients, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
About the Role

CLOSING DATE:

September 9, 2026

Opportunity

Are you looking to complement your academic knowledge with professional ‘real world’ experience? Do you enthusiastically follow financial markets or seek out emerging trends in technology? If so, a student position at AIMCo might be the perfect opportunity for you to gain the experience you need to kick-start your career while contributing to the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans.

As the Student, Data Governance, you will support the Data Governance team in strengthening data management practices across AIMCo. This role provides hands-on experience in data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Senior Lead for Data Governance to enhance data governance frameworks, improve data stewardship, and support enterprise-wide data initiatives.

Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term from September 2026 through December 2026.

***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on September 8, 2026.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Assist in maintaining data catalogs and business metadata to enhance data discoverability.  

  • Assist with data lineage capture, validation, and visualization in the data governance tool (Atlan).   

  • Support metadata stewardship activities (e.g. ownership, definitions, classifications) 

  • Conduct data quality assessments, identify anomalies, and support remediation activities.  

  • Track data licensing terms and usage to ensure compliance with vendor agreements.  

  • Organize and maintain documentation for data contracts and vendor information.  

  • Support the development of a market data catalog within Atlan, including building complementary dashboards to help users navigate data availability and licensing.  

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data governance workflows and adherence to best practices.  

  • Support governance initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.  

 

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:  

  • Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field such as Computer Science, Data Management, Finance and Information Management 

  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data governance concepts 

  • Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills 

  • Experience with Excel, Power BI and programming languages such as SQL or Python is an asset 

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams 

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others 

 

Success Measures: 

Your success in the role will be in your ability to complete all tasks and support various projects assigned. You will become familiar with the Data Governance functions and technologies. Collaborate with multiple groups across the organization and build meaningful relationships with experienced professionals across AIMCo.  

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Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs
 

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.

Key Skills
Data GovernanceData ManagementData QualityRegulatory ComplianceData LineageMetadata StewardshipAtlanExcelPower BISQLPythonAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal SkillsData Cataloging
Categories
Data & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingTechnologySoftware