Learning and Development Intern (12 month contract)

CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed not-for-profit professional engineering consultancy teaching people how to bring safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in their homes, schools and clinics, using simple, affordable technologies.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic water and sanitation needs met, they have the opportunity to succeed. Together with a global network of more than 2,100 clients and partners, we reached over 47 million people in 2025 alone — and our job isn't done yet.

Do you dream of your work making a difference in the world? CAWST is looking for an organized, curious, and passionate self-starter to join our Global Services team as a Learning & Development Intern.

This role will be connected to projects that support all of Global Services, with opportunities based on alignment between your skillset and the needs of our organization. The scope of work may include:

Past interns have led independent projects and initiatives alongside their ongoing learning and Global Services work, and have connected with cross-functional teams including Fund Development, Marketing, and Digital Services.

Position Details

- Location: This position requires you to be located in Calgary. You must be available to work from our Calgary office for at least four days per week (Monday to Thursday), with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
- Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract (12 months)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Compensation: Hourly, $24.50 per hour

Please note, to be considered for this role you must have Canadian work authorization that is valid for the full contract duration.

This position is open to all education levels and areas of study — we're focused on enthusiasm and fit with our team culture, not a specific degree.

Responsibilities

Learning administration — course set-up and support; Knowledge management — metadata, cataloguing, and organizing our resource library; Measurement — pulling and analyzing data from annual surveys, web analytics, and training evaluations; Research and creation of technical briefs and case studies; Development of learning assets and tools — online modules, presentations, lesson plans, activity guides, and more

Requirements

Passionate and committed to CAWST and our cause; A clear communicator with strong research skills; Creative and innovative, with an eye for graphic design; Self-motivated and a self-starter, comfortable taking initiative; Organized, accountable, and a strong team player; Ability to conduct self-directed learning is key to success.; French or Spanish fluency is an asset but not a requirement.

Benefits

A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living without basic water and sanitation.; A workplace culture where collaboration and innovation are fostered.; Rich on-the-job experiences and professional development opportunities.; Strong promotion of work-life balance and flexible work environment.