Student, Design/Doc Control, Lloydminster (May 2026)

Cenovus Energy; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Lloydminster is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated student as an Engineering Design and Drafting Student. You will be part of a collaborative team engaged in meaningful projects while developing essential skills. Responsibilities include preparing contract packages, conducting fieldwork, and drafting using AutoCAD. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant Diploma Program and authorized to work in Canada full-time. This hands-on internship starts in May 2026 and lasts for four months.

Benefits

Networking events

Structured goal setting

Lump sum relocation payment

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the full term.
• Available to start in May 2026.
• Must return to full-time studies after the work term.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract packages and design drafting of construction drawings.
• Conduct fieldwork within the process areas.
• Perform AutoCAD and Micro‑Station drafting assignments.

Skills

AutoCAD

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Enrolled in Design and Drafting Technology Diploma Program

Tools

Micro-Station

Job description

Worker Type: Student

Job Post End Date: 01/21/2026

Start Date: May 2026

Location: Lloydminster, SK

Length of Term: 4 months

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry‑leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, collaborative team completing important projects while receiving mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Design and Drafting Student proficient in AutoCAD to join our technical services team at the Lloydminster Upgrader! In this role, you will play a crucial part in our design and drafting processes, chipping into the creation of innovative solutions for our projects. Your strong verbal and written communication skills will be crucial as you collaborate with team members and communicate your ideas effectively.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 pm MST on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

What you’ll do

• Preparing contract packages entailing design drafting of construction drawings, documentation, copying and registering documents using a computerized Technical Document Management System
• Fieldwork within the process areas
• Drawing searches and printing
• AutoCAD and Micro‑Station drafting assignments
• Updating drawing and document registers

Who you are

• Legally authorized to work in Canada full‑time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
• Available to begin work in May 2026

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education

• Must be enrolled in a Design and Drafting Technology or a relevant Diploma Program at an accredited post‑secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full‑time studies after the work term or registered in an accredited post‑secondary co‑op or internship program for the duration of the work term
• Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post‑secondary institution may also be considered
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Safety Sensitive

• This may be a safety‑sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre‑employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.

Submission

Please submit a resume in PDF format.

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Student Program Benefits

• A multi‑discipline program with meaningful, hands‑on work experience
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work‑term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
  • Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Additional Information

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit‑based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

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