Process Engineer - Student Seeking Opportunities - January/May

Imperial Oil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Oil invites Chemical Engineering students to join the Strathcona Refinery in Edmonton. Working under the guidance of staff engineers, you will gain hands-on exposure to petrochemical refining processes, process safety, controls, and unit optimization while supporting safe, reliable, and profitable operation.

Start date January or May 2027, work term 8, 12, or 16 months. Ideal for students returning to full-time studies, with leadership and strong academic skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline).
• University Engineering student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027.
• Currently enrolled in a University Engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, reliability, process technical and automation engineers to support safe and reliable unit operation.
• Work with cross functional teams to identify, develop and implement operational and facility improvements with focus on safety, reliability, economics and sustainability.
• Effectively communicate status of unit operation, improvement opportunities and operating costs to various stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Leadership

Team-based environment

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

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

Imperial is recruiting for Chemical Engineering students at Strathcona Refinery located in Edmonton. Working under the guidance of staff Chemical Engineers, you will gain an understanding of petrochemical refining processes, process safety, process controls, and unit optimization. The role will be to support safe, reliable, and profitable operation of process units. Imperial is recruiting for a variety of positions within the Strathcona Manufacturing Complex organization including within various manufacturing teams, environmental, supply & logistics, process control & application.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including operations, reliability, process technical and automation engineers to support safe and reliable unit operation
• Work with cross functional teams to identify, develop and implement operational and facility improvements with focus on safety, reliability, economics and sustainability
• Effectively communicate status of unit operation, improvement opportunities and operating costs to various stakeholders

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Studying to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline)
• University Engineering student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027
• Currently enrolled in a University Engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Previous industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essential
• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for all roles
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment

Location: Edmonton, AB

Start date: January or May, 2027

Work term: 8, 12, 16 months (depending on student's availability)

Your Benefits

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $63,600.00 - $82,320.00. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• 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: 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 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.