Laboratory Student Seeking Opportunities - Strathcona - January 2027

Imperial Oil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Oil invites applications for a Laboratory Student in the Quality Assurance Laboratory at the Strathcona Refinery in Edmonton, AB. The role runs 7 days a week with typical hours from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and potential weekend rotation during training.

You will qualify and test manufactured products and support refinery operations across stages of the refining process. The successful candidate will manage workload, learn test methods, enter results into the lab information

Qualifications

• Completion of 1st year in a Chemical Technology Diploma program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload in the laboratory work area and perform daily testing required by the refinery.
• Receive on‑the‑job training on test methods and daily tasks to ensure efficient operation.
• Conduct laboratory testing per testing protocols and document results in the lab information system.

Education

Chemical Technology Diploma (1st year)

Job description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Product Solutions department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located in Edmonton, AB.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

The Strathcona Refinery is looking for a laboratory student to work in the Quality Assurance Laboratory. The Laboratory operates 7 days a week with typical hours being 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Some lab posts begin from 6am to 2:30pm. There will be opportunities to support our weekend rotation depending on training during the term. A large part of your work scope will be to qualify and test manufactured products and support refinery operations at various stages in the refining process.

What You Will Do

As the successful candidate, you will

• Have the opportunity to manage the workload in your work area and perform daily testing required by the refinery, while working in a supportive environment.
• Be provided with on job training by an experienced employee this will include test methods, and coaching on daily tasks to ensure your area is operating efficiently.
• Manage workload and conduct laboratory testing per testing protocols and test methods.
• Enter data into lab information system to document results, and communicate those results if necessary.
• Gain hands on experience in an oil and gas lab, within an established Quality Control System.
• Participate in company networking opportunities including the Networking Advisory Program (NAP), which hosts regular informal networking events between early career hires and more experienced employees, and the Women’s Interest Network (WIN), fostering professional growth, personal development and supporting advancement of women at all levels of the company, from trades to senior management.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of 1st year in a Chemical Technology Diploma program or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.
• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.

Start date: January, 2027
Work term: 12 months
Location: Edmonton, AB

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.

Application deadline: October 12, 2026

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 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: 108668