The Independent Power Producers’ Society of Alberta (IPPSA) unites its members to support a fair electricity market in Alberta. We boost investor confidence and prosperity for Albertans by promoting affordable, reliable, clean energy and better energy understanding. IPPSA’s mission is to convene industry, providing information, resources, and a forum for knowledge sharing and to create opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and education.
Job description
IPPSA is looking for a student to join our Corporate Administration Team.
Reporting to the Head of Operations and Member Services, you will support the IPPSA Team by providing professional, efficient, and effective administrative support. This position is based out of our Calgary office and is a four-month term starting May 2025. Hours of work are a regular 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
Spending a summer working at IPPSA as a post-secondary student offers an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career. This experience provides valuable insights into a professional work environment while allowing you to develop administrative and clerical skills relevant to any office environment.
Success in this position requires excellent communication, analytical and judgement skills, organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The work is performed in a standard office environment, involving phone work, independent computer work, reception duties and performing office services tasks. While some assigned duties are sedentary, others include standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal customers.
- Mitigate business technology needs for office services supported meetings
- Maintain functionality of office equipment.
- Make informed decisions relative to process and needs.
- Apply accurate support and management to database, OneDrive, etc.
- Accurate and timely data entry into CRM and other tracking systems
- Assist in basic administration duties, including photocopying/scanning, filing, etc.
- Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks and activities.
- Assist in the hosting of any IPPSA events as required.
- Organize incoming files, remove irrelevant material, and index.
- Act as backup for reception as required.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
- Minimum two years of work experience in progressively more responsible customer
service and/or administrative roles. - Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy around data entry
- Solid knowledge of relevant computer applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc).
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a
team. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle large volumes of
information, both electronic and paper. - Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, exercising solid judgement at all times
- Demonstrate professionalism and respect at all times in accordance with a
respectful workplace. - Adaptability and willing to take initiative.
- Ability to bend, twist, push, pull and occasionally floor-to-waist lifting.
- Able to work overtime as required.
What We Offer
- Access to a free onsite gym and tenant lounge.
- Our in office first approach fosters collaboration, mentorship, and engagement in
cross-department initiatives. - …hang with awesome us.
Additional Information
Interest students should apply by Wednesday April 23, 2025 by emailing info@ippsa.com. IPPSA values diversity in its workforce and equal access to opportunity. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
IPPSA thanks all applicants; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.