New Grad, Engineer-in-Training, June 2026 (St. John's)

Cenovus; Saint John; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated energy company is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to partake in a three-year rotational program across various business areas. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role offers invaluable experience and opportunities for professional growth, with relocations possible based on business needs.

Benefits

Relocation support

Networking opportunities

Diverse learning paths

Qualifications

• Must have completed degree within the last 2 years.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in the field.
• Acknowledgment of transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities vary per rotational assignment.
• Participate in challenging work assignments.

Skills

Legally authorized to work in Canada

Available to begin work June 2026

Must be eligible to register for Professional Engineer-in-Training designation

Understanding of Mechanical, Chemical/Process, or Petroleum Engineering

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical, Chemical/Process, or Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About this opportunity

Are you ready to launch your career by gaining diverse and valuable experience as an Engineer-in-Training in the Energy Sector?

Cenovus New Grad Program aims to attract develop and retain exceptional new grads to build a top talent pipeline for the company. The program provides new grads with a broad understanding of Cenovus core business through challenging work assignments training and development field exposure and the opportunity to develop a large network of contacts through networking and mentorship opportunities.

Our program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span Cenovus varied business areas. Upon completion of the three-year program you will be matched to a permanent role within the organization. This role will be based on business need and relocation may be required.

Possible rotations could include:

• Development Engineering
• Facility Engineering
• Drilling Completions & Well Servicing
• Maintenance & Reliability
• Operations Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering

All rotations and your final placement upon graduating from the New Grad Program will be located in St. Johns, NL. While the intention is to keep your full program experience based in St. Johns, there may be business needs or development opportunities that require rotating to another location.

Application deadline: Sunday August 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (MST).

What youll do

Responsibilities will be dependent on the business unit and specific role of your rotation.

Who you are / Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Available to begin work June 2026
• Must have an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical, Chemical / Process, or Petroleum Engineering related degree obtained by May 31, 2026 and completed within the last 2 years (or before May 31, 2026)
• Must be eligible to register for your Professional Engineer-in-Training designation
• The program aims to develop employees at the beginning of their careers and as such you must have less than 2 years of professional experience related to your discipline of study (not including co-op or student positions)
• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the online application or apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates please email the appropriate contact.

Safety Sensitive Considerations

Some EIT rotations are safety sensitive positions. Those positions may require a Class 5 driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and adherence to Cenovus policies and guidelines. If selected for a safety sensitive location a driver’s abstract will be requested prior to the commencement of that position. If your rotation location/role is safety sensitive, final employment will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

New Grad Program Benefits

• Access to New Grad Program Committees including Learning & Development, Networking & Engagement, Buddy Program, Brown Bag and the Social Committee
• Support from direct leaders, program leads, ambassadors, and more
• 3 rotations yearly that build breadth of development and business acumen in future leaders and technical experts
• Learning paths comprising technical and business/professional courses

Relocation

If you will need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, relocation support will be provided as per Cenovus internal policies.

Additional information

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about our New Grad Program!

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We are committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada who are qualified will be given first consideration for training and employment.

Who we are

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We are committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region with activities across oil sands, crude oil and natural gas projects. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing in Canada and the United States.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit our careers site.

Equal opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education where needed.

To apply, please click the Apply link. If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE, please apply via the Internal Career Site.

Key Skills

• Anti Money Laundering
• Academics
• ISO
• Downstream
• Administrative Services
• Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1