Canada Summer Jobs - Intern, Research Support Officer (Film Commission)

Job Description

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story as the Blue Sky City.

Job Summary

 The Film Commission Intern will support the Calgary Film Commission's efforts to attract film, television, and digital media production to Southern Alberta. This role combines market research, digital asset management, and competitive intelligence work to strengthen Calgary's position as a competitive production destination. The intern will gain hands-on experience in film industry business development, digital content organization, and creative industries economic development.

This is a 8-week Term.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Industry & Business Development Research

Research active productions, studios, producers, and emerging content markets in North America and internationally

Track film/TV industry trends, incentive programs, and competitive jurisdictions

Update and maintain production pipeline tracking systems and CRM databases

Analyze data to identify business development opportunities and market gaps

Prepare research summaries, briefing notes, and competitive intelligence reports

Location Intelligence & Digital Asset Management

Organize, tag, and categorize digital photo and video libraries of filming locations with use of AI and traditional methods

Apply consistent metadata structures to improve searchability and location matching

Conduct location-based research to support production inquiries and scouting requests

Assist with preparing digital location packages and reference materials for producers

Producer Engagement & Project Support

Assist with preparation for producer site visits or familiarization (FAM) tours as needed

Support follow-up materials and internal project documentation

Contribute to Creative Industries team coordination tasks as assigned

Your Growth Journey

Digital Skills: Gain hands-on experience with digital asset management systems, database organization, metadata tagging, CRM platforms, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.

Communication Skills: Strengthen written and oral communication by preparing research summaries, briefing materials, and competitive intelligence reports, while learning to network and engage with industry professionals during meetings and events.

Research & Analysis: Develop analytical capabilities through market intelligence gathering, tracking production trends, analyzing competitive positioning, and identifying business development opportunities—skills that are transferable across multiple industries.

Supervision Plan

The Film Commission Intern will report directly to and work day-to-day under the supervision of the Film Commissioner, who will provide guidance on a day-to-day basis. The Film Commissioner will provide the intern with a framework on how performance will be assessed and a list of expected deliverables for the internship term.

Progress on deliverables will be tracked and discussed through regular check-ins. At the midpoint and during the final week of the internship, the Film Commissioner will hold meetings with the intern to provide an assessment of overall performance on the work achieved to date.

Mentoring Plan

The Film Commission Intern will work closely with the Film Commissioner, who will act as the intern's main mentor for the duration of the internship. The Film Commissioner will train the intern on film industry business development practices, location marketing strategies, and production pipeline management.

In addition, the intern will work with the Creative Industries team and other Calgary Economic Development staff who will provide guidance and input that will ensure they are able to perform at a high level and deliver work that is of value to Calgary Economic Development and its stakeholders.

Field of Study

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education or recent graduate (Film Studies, Media, Creative Industries, Communications, Business, Marketing, Geography, or related field).

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong interest in film/television, media industries, or creative economies

Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills

Comfortable with digital tools, spreadsheets, and data management systems

Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively

Working Conditions

Ability to work in-office at least 3 days per week

Canada Summer Job Eligibility

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,

Youth hired for a Canada Summer Job cannot displace or replace existing employees or volunteers, employees that have been laid-off and are awaiting recall, employees on vacation, employees on maternity or parental leave.

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

EDI Commitment Statement 

Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment.

Calgary Economic Development strongly believes in accessibility in the work we do. We welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodation is available for candidates on request during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs. 

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, May 4, 2026.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.