SaskEnergy Co-op Students Learn, Grow and Thrive

Starting a co-op term can feel exciting — and a little intimidating. At SaskEnergy, we make sure students feel supported from day one and give them real-world experience to help build confidence.

Brylee Jeffries’s eight-month term with our Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team is coming to a close and she’s leaving with skills and experiences that go far beyond her experience in EIM.

“At first, I was nervous because everything was new,” Brylee says. “But over time, I learned to be comfortable asking questions and trusting myself to figure things out.”

While Brylee’s primary role during her term was in records management, she was given the chance to job shadow in other departments, including Legal and Indigenous Engagement. These experiences gave her valuable insights into career paths

“Having the opportunity to spend time with Legal and talk to them about law school and policy drafting, which are career paths I’m interested in was great. I was also able to learn about SaskEnergy’s truth and reconciliation efforts while spending time with Joe Daniels from Indigenous Engagement, which gave me insights I couldn’t get in a classroom,” she says.

Her supervisor, Mackenzie Gosselin, believes these opportunities are key to a great co-op experience.

“I’ve found that many students struggle to bridge the gap between their academic coursework and future career paths,” he says. “Job shadowing offers them valuable, hands-on exposure to a range of professions, helping them gain practical insights, expand their professional connections, and deepen their understanding of the business.”

Brylee also attended cultural and educational events available to her through SaskEnergy, such as a STEM Lunch and Learn for First Nations students and a pipe ceremony as part of SaskEnergy’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts.

“It was very special and meaningful,” she says. “It gave me a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and why reconciliation matters in the workplace.”

The importance of workplace culture and employee engagement at SaskEnergy stood out to Brylee. Events like Spirit Week and Mini Mosaic, hosted by employee-led groups like Generation Energy and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, made her feel welcome and part of the team, helping her connect with co-workers across the company.

During co-op terms, students frequently have the chance to get involved with Community Engagement initiatives, something Brylee took full advantage of. Brylee was able to volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity Restore and helped with SaskEnergy’s sponsorship of the Canoe Kayak National Championships. She also joined SaskEnergy Toastmasters, where she improved her public speaking skills and gained confidence.

Brylee encourages future co-op students to take advantage of every opportunity.

“Talk to your supervisor about job shadowing and get involved in events,” she says. “It will make you a more well-rounded person.”

Brylee’s story shows what makes SaskEnergy a great place for co-op students. From hands-on work and job shadowing, to cultural events and volunteering, SaskEnergy offers more than a job — it offers a chance to learn, grow and thrive.