Careers

Summer Interns — 2026

Location: Calgary

Overview:
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 beef producers. Founded by producers and led by a producer-elected Board, CCA works to address issues of concern to Canada’s beef producers.

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is Canada’s industry-led funding agency for beef, cattle and forage research. The BCRC is committed to delivering and supporting initiatives that effectively accelerate the development and uptake of research findings and outcomes by industry.

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is a division of CCA. The CRSB is a collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiative focused on advancing environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Canadian beef industry. It has over 100 members representing the beef value chain and beyond.

Canfax provides expert analysis of markets and trends in the ever-changing North American beef industry. Canfax Research Services (CRS) provides industry with statistical information and economic analysis, focusing on both the Canadian and global beef markets. CRS Analysis supports a variety of industry activities including annual business planning, results and performance analysis, priority setting and policy evaluation.

CCA, BCRC, CRSB, and Canfax/CRS are each looking for a talented, self-motivated individual to participate in our CCA Summer Intern Program. There are a total of four internships available.

Job Description:
These internship positions provide a unique opportunity for students interested in the Canadian beef industry across a broad range of topics including (but not limited to) public policy, research, sustainability, communications, and advocacy. Interns will have the opportunity to engage directly with CCA and divisions staff, board members, councils, and key industry stakeholders to help overcome challenges and advance priorities important to the Canadian beef industry. Students are also encouraged to propose summer projects for consideration.

Canadian Cattle Association internship
Responsibilities:

Assist with youth program delivery (Canadian Cattle Young Leaders & Canadian Cattle Youth Council), including activities at the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Assist in communicating about advocacy efforts and policy enactment (social media, stakeholder outreach, media management, website maintenance, etc.)

Assist with the development of communication updates to member organizations

Observe association meetings (board, committees, working groups)

Perform other duties as assigned to advance CCA activities

Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) internship
Responsibilities:

Support BCRC knowledge mobilization efforts including website and social media content development and maintenance

Assist with event preparation and development

Support scientific and special topic reviews in a wide variety of areas

Assist in BCRC’s research evaluation processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) internship
Responsibilities:

Assist with event preparation and delivery

Support program and project development, delivery and reporting

Support communications activities

Conduct literature reviews

Assist with administrative tasks

Perform other duties as assigned

Canfax/Canfax Research Services (CRS) internship
Responsibilities:

Database management, statistical analysis, and model development in Excel

Conduct literature reviews on a wide variety of topics

Write fact sheets and blog articles

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies

Applicants should be enrolled in an agriculture or associated program, have beef production experience, and/or an expressed interest in pursuing a career in the Canadian beef industry

Must be available for the duration of the internship—April through August

Must have excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Must be able to work in CCA’s Calgary office

Please send cover letters and resumes to Sherin at chopras@cattle.ca with the subject line: CCA Summer Intern and indicate on your cover letter which specific internship(s) you are interested in. Candidates can apply to more than one internship. The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Cattle Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: CCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CCA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Canada.