Instrumentation and Electrical Technician - IIP - May 2026

ExxonMobil; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Cold Lake, Alberta is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician as part of an Indigenous Internship Program. This opportunity is designed for local Indigenous candidates to gain hands-on work experience. You will be responsible for maintaining process control instrumentation and overseeing contractor services while adhering to safety standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with training and mentorship provided. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus savings and pension

Career growth opportunities

Exceptional benefits program

Flexibility in work arrangements

Networking and mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Instrumentation or Electrical Certification is a plus.
• Experience with relevant software tools such as SAP and PLC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot process control instrumentation.
• Plan and supervise contract millwright services.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Instrumentation or Electrical Certification

Previous experience in SAP

Previous experience in Excel

Previous experience in Maintenance hub

Previous experience in PLC

Education

Instrumentation or Electrical Journey person ticket

Job description

What role you will play in our team

Imperial believes that mutually beneficial relationships with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples are critical to the success of our company and Canada’s energy industry. Please see here for Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Cold Lake Indigenous Internship Program is an opportunity for local Indigenous candidates to gain practical, hands‑on work experience at our Cold Lake operation. Interns will be trained and mentored in a supportive work environment.

An Instrumentation and Electrical Technician position through the Indigenous Internship Program is available at Imperial's Cold Lake, Alberta location. The city of Cold Lake is located in the western Canadian province of Alberta. It is approximately 294 km (180 miles) northeast of Edmonton, 170 km (100 miles) north of Lloydminster, and 588 km (375 miles) northeast of Calgary. The area offers all major amenities without crowds and traffic, world class recreational facilities and numerous types of outdoor activities. This is NOT a fly in/out opportunity and camp is not provided. Relocation to the Cold Lake area is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress towards electrical or instrumentation certification. Your primary responsibilities will include maintaining and troubleshooting process control Instrumentation for assigned units, identifying upgrades to optimize equipment functionality and supporting the testing of new technologies.

What you will do

Working in our Cold Lake Operations, you will be part of a group of skilled tradespeople who carry out mechanical work in the Cold Lake Plant and Field. Accountable for maintenance, PM, working on process control equipment, compressors and turbine generators, and optimization of all plant and field rotating equipment. Planning, coordination and supervision of all contract millwright services in coordination with maintenance planner. You will operate within all standards, policies, procedures and business plans for the team, the district and Imperial Oil Resources.

• Adhere to all safety, health and environment policies and procedures
• Demonstrates commitment to Corporate Priorities for Operating
• Maintains high standard of facility housekeeping and environmental oversight
• Complies with all regulatory controls associated with Operations
• Maximizes production through daily oversight of equipment performance
• Effectively utilize reporting, communication and planning processes to manage work related duties
• Provides mentorship to co‑workers and maintains professional relationships with co‑workers and contractors
• Complies with business controls policies

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Instrumentation or Electrical Certification would be an asset
• Instrumentation or Electrical Journey person ticket
• Previous experience in SAP, Excel, Maintenance hub, PLC , Blue Beam, A connects experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

To be considered, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office to your application. This information will be used for the purpose of identifying your eligibility for the program. Please do not attach a copy of your membership card. Proof of membership must come from one of the following communities:

• Cold Lake First Nations
• Beaver Lake Cree Nation
• Frog Lake First Nation
• Heart Lake First Nation
• Kehewin Cree Nation
• Onion Lake First Nation
• Saddle Lake Cree Nation
• Whitefish/Goodfish Lake First Nation
• Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement
• Elizabeth Métis Settlement
• Fishing Lake Métis Settlement
• Kikino Métis Settlement
• Métis Nation of Alberta – District 12
• Métis Nation of Alberta – District 19 (Born in, or resident of, Lac La Biche only)

Work term: Full Time

Start date: Q2, 2026

Location: Cold Lake, AB

Your Benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with at least three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro‑rated based on your hiring date)
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part‑time and job‑sharing arrangements
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST)
• Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre‑employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [e-mail].

Eligibility to work in Canada:

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full‑time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post‑graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 82544