Government Relations Summer Student

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. Today, we are a proud member of the Shell Group, and a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and environmental performance.   In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.   Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.   THE OPPORTUNITY :  We are currently seeking a Government Relations Summer Student to join our Government Relations team. Reporting to the Manager, Government Relations and Policy, the successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This 4-month work term will commence in May 2027 and is based in Calgary.  RESPONSIBILITIES :  Under the guidance of the Senior Government Relations Advisors, the student will:   Monitor, analyze, and communicate potentially significant emerging policy issues and help to understand how they interact with our business plans  Develop and refine briefing notes and presentations on key policy issues in support of senior leadership engagements  Support the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, submissions, communications strategies, and materials for managing policy issues  Analyze and compare Canadian energy policy developments with other jurisdictions such as the European Union and United States  Assist in coordinating meetings, stakeholder engagements, and events related to government relations, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation  Provide support in maintaining and updating database of relevant legislative/regulatory documents, as well as key contacts within government agencies  Monitor media coverage and public discourse related to energy and environmental policies, providing summaries and insights to the team  Support the preparation of reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, providing updates on government relations activities and policy developments  WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC :     This position is ideally suited for a student currently in their second or third year of a Bachelor's program in Economics, Business, Political Science or Public Policy and are returning to their studies in the following term  A keen interest in government…