Careers

Summer Interns — 2027

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.

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, 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 three 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). This will include at CCA’s Semi-annual meeting in August and at the Spring Forum.
• 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.

Canfax/Canfax Research Services (CRS) internship

More information on the Canfax/Canfax Research Services internship

Responsibilities:

• Covering staff vacation: feeder market analyst (radio report, data entry and analysis), member and database coordinator (website, report template).
• Cost of production indexing.
• 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 Jennifer at admin@cattle.ca with the subject line: CCA Summer Intern and indicate in your cover letter which specific internship(s) you are interested in. Candidates can apply to more than one internship. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2026.

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.