Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!
At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
Work Term: May 2027 - August 2027
To be considered, applications must include a resume and unofficial academic transcript. Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to learning more about you!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Student Intern to support procurement, sourcing, supplier management and contract administration activities across a growing portfolio of projects. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience working with suppliers, project teams and internal stakeholders while contributing to the timely and cost-effective delivery of business initiatives.
The Student Intern will gain exposure to procurement processes, contract management, supplier qualification, market intelligence, bid event coordination and supply market analysis while helping support efficient project execution.
At TC Energy, connection is at the heart of everything we do. As a Student Intern, you will contribute to meaningful work that helps connect people, communities and industries to the energy they rely on every day. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects and helping support the safe and reliable delivery of energy across North America.
As a valued member of our team, you will take on challenging and rewarding work, build lasting professional relationships and develop skills that will help shape your future career. Through collaboration, mentorship and practical experience, you'll gain insight into our business while contributing to work that matters. Every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact while helping power progress for the communities we serve.
What you'll do
- Support procurement and sourcing activities for a growing portfolio of projects to help ensure scalable and timely project delivery
- Assist with supplier onboarding, supplier qualification processes and contract management activities
- Support the creation and maintenance of purchase orders and related procurement documentation
- Collaborate with suppliers, project managers and internal stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget project delivery
- Perform data entry activities and analyze resulting reports
- Participate in project site visits and walkthroughs, including travel to project locations as required
- Support the management of bid event lifecycles, including question and answer coordination, clarification communications, supplemental bid information and bid submission instructions
- Identify, analyze and report cost-saving opportunities
- Gather, analyze and distribute market intelligence on supply markets, competitive trends, innovations, alternatives and input cost drivers
- Conduct supplier research, including analysis of financial health, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and past performance
- Contribute to team initiatives, team events and collaborative stakeholder engagement activities
- Provide support on special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Supply Chain Management or related degree program
- Completion of at least one academic term prior to the start of the work term in May 2027
- Returning to full-time studies immediately following the work term
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the work term
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of procurement, sourcing or supply chain management principles
- Experience with data analysis, reporting and research activities
- Exposure to supplier management, contract administration or purchasing processes through coursework, projects or previous work experience
- Understanding of market intelligence gathering and supply market analysis
- Previous internship, co-op or project experience in business, procurement or supply chain environments
- Demonstrate a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting
- Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to accurately analyze information and deal with ambiguity
- Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills
- Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development
To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid
Relocation Eligibility
This position is eligible for our student relocation assistance program.
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.
Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.
