Job Description

Position Overview

MCG Career College is seeking a motivated

Administrative & Operations Assistant Intern

for a

6-month, full-time paid internship

. This role offers hands-on experience with senior leaders across education, planning, finance, non-profits, and event management. You'll support high-impact projects and gain practical skills in operations, executive administration, and event coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Meeting Support:

Prepare weekly strategy packets, capture decisions, and track action items for leadership meetings.

Event & Community Engagement:

Coordinate logistics for panels, career fairs, and hosted ceremonies--before, during, and after the event.

Student & Program Operations:

Monitor attendance alerts and graduation timelines, ensuring timely follow-ups with program leads.

Social & Digital Presence:

Assist with LinkedIn content and reporting to grow our professional network and share member successes.

Process Improvement:

Help document and refine standard operating procedures across departments.
Qualifications

Recent

diploma or degree graduate

with a strong interest in administration, operations, or project coordination. Comfortable communicating with executives, partners, and students. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Eager learner who thrives in fast-moving, diverse business environments.
Compensation & Details

Hourly Rate:

$16-18/hour (depending on experience)

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Term:

6-month contract internship

Work Setting:

Onsite in Calgary, Alberta (with some flexibility if required)
Land Acknowledgement

MCG Career College respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 First Nations: the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley). The City of Calgary is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We honour the traditions, histories, and cultures of these Nations and are committed to fostering respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MCG Career College is an

equal opportunity employer

. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application question(s):

Why do you want to be an Operations Assistant Intern? Do you feel comfortable with public speaking?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Location:

Calgary, AB (required)
Work Location: In person