Summer Student - Security Analyst
ABOUT AGLC
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.
ABOUT THE SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM
AGLC is excited to launch our Summer Student Program in 2026 and is committed to providing meaningful and engaging summer work for post-secondary students! Students will have the opportunity to learn about AGLC's business, develop workplace skills and knowledge, gain valuable career-related experience and network and learn from experienced industry professionals. Join the AGLC community and see why we are a force for good in Alberta!
Summer student candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Registered/enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Returning to full-time studies in September for the next academic term.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Summer Student - Security Analyst
Job Req: 1053
Location: St. Albert - Corriveau
Division/Branch: Information Technology / Enterprise Architecture and Security
Classification: Student
Status: Casual - Student
Salary: $18.97 - $22.72 per hour
Reports to: David Gardner
Closing Date: February 13, 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
Summer Opportunity: Security Analyst in action!
Make this the Summer You Launch Your Cybersecurity Career
Curious about how cybersecurity works in a real organization - not just in textbooks or labs? As a Security Analyst with AGLC’s IT security teams, you’ll support both Security Operations and IT Security, Risk & Compliance to help protect systems, review access, improve documentation, and support security awareness initiatives that impact the entire organization.
You’ll gain hands-on exposure to compliance reviews, phishing campaigns, access controls, application classification, and email security workflows - while working side-by-side with experienced security professionals. If you’re considering a career in cybersecurity, risk, or security operations, this role offers an invaluable first step.
What You’ll Do:
- Review quarantined emails and summarize findings from false positives
- Support planning and execution of phishing campaigns, including template development and results analysis
- Conduct access reviews across cloud and M365 platforms to identify stale or inappropriate access
- Validate contractor and application access to ensure compliance with organizational policies
- Create and document a non-standard application inventory and related processes
- Participate in application classification activities by consulting with business owners
- Review Active Directory terminations and report anomalies
- Prepare internal documentation for security processes and awareness activities
- Assist with planning and preparation for Cybersecurity Month
- Participate in ad-hoc security projects as assigned by IT Security & Security Operations teams
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world exposure to cybersecurity operations and risk management practices
- Hands-on experience with security awareness, access reviews, and email security
- Understanding of how compliance, governance, and security operations intersect
- Professional mentorship from experienced security practitioners
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical teams
- On-site collaboration and direct shadowing opportunities to accelerate learning
Duration: May 4, 2026, until August 28, 2026.
100% onsite, in office
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Currently enrolled and returning to post secondary studies in Cybersecurity, Digital Media & IT, IT Systems Administration, Network Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Data Privacy & Security
- Basic understanding of information security fundamentals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
NOTE:
- To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
- While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
- AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
