Co-op Student - Process Engineer - January 2027 (12 Month Term)

Jobvite, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Burnaby is seeking a 12-month co-op candidate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering to support refinery operations, troubleshoot issues, and assist with planned turnarounds and improvement projects. You will gain hands-on experience across crude distillation, hydrotreating, catalytic reforming, sulfur recovery, energy and utilities, wastewater treatment, and blending.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary program, in 3rd–5th year with one term

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Preference for 3rd, 4th, or 5th year with one academic term remaining following the work term.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations, HSE, Maintenance, Facilities Planning and Supply functions.
• Assist with planned turnarounds and turnaround improvements.
• Support process hazard analyses, management of change, and investigations processes.
• Develop business cases and facilitate process and project improvements.
• Assist with plant test runs, pressure surveys, sampling coordination and unit troubleshooting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Collaborative ability

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner‑branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Starting Salary: $27.00-$35.00/hour

The Opportunity

As a member of the Technical Services team supporting the Refinery, you will work to maintain safe, reliable, and profitable operation of the refinery by overseeing operation of assigned units, troubleshoot issues, support turnarounds and improvement projects.

Processes at the Burnaby refinery include crude distillation, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, catalytic reforming, alkylation, sulfur recovery, energy and utilities, wastewater treatment, and blending and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical support needs are met for Operations, HSE, Maintenance, Facilities Planning and Supply functions.
• Support planned turnarounds and associated turnaround improvements.
• Supporting process hazard analyses, management of change, and investigations processes.
• Developing business cases and facilitating process and project improvements projects.
• Support with development of plant test runs, pressure surveys, coordinating sampling and unit troubleshooting.

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Preference will be given to students in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study with one academic term remaining following the completion of the work term.

Requirements

• Available for a 12‑month term beginning in January 2027.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership through academic and/or extracurricular activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong time management skills; self‑driven and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a high degree of collaboration and communication through in‑person meetings and video conferences.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down‑to‑earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre‑employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.