Student Digital Systems

Ovintiv; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a motivated intern for a summer internship in Canada, with the potential for an 8-12 month co-op term. As an intern, you'll work closely with experienced mentors on custom application development, process improvement, and AI projects. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant technology degree program and possess strong technical and soft skills. This internship offers competitive compensation and valuable real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student through April 2027.
• Must be available May 4 - August 21, 2026, for a summer arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of custom-built digital tools.
• Explore emerging automation and AI technologies.
• Analyze business processes and propose digital solutions.
• Participate in initiatives involving MS tools and AI-driven tools.
• Assess and resolve user issues related to M365 tools.

Skills

Knowledge of requirements gathering and design thinking for custom development

Knowledge of at least one key analytics tool (Power BI, SQL, etc.)

Experience with MS Office and Git/GitHub tools

Experience programming (ideally Python or JavaScript)

Excellent communication skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and eagerness to streamline processes

Analytical skills for problem determination and resolution

Creative and innovative mindset

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in relevant technology

Demonstrated solid academic results

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Git/GitHub

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

03/05/2026

Ovintiv’s Chief Digital Office (CDO) offers a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving university students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. As an intern, you will spend the term working closely with an experienced mentor(s) and be assigned work responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to Ovintiv.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a student to work in our Denver or Calgary office, with the opportunity to work up to an 8-12 month term. Work assignments and projects may include and be related to:

• Custom Application Development: Support the development and maintenance of custom-built digital tools.
• Technology Innovation: Explore and leverage emerging automation and AI technologies to improve business decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and propose digital solutions to streamline workflows.
• AI and Automation Projects: Participate in initiatives involving MS tools such as M365 Copilot, Power Platform (Power BI / Power Apps / Power Automate / Power Pages), and other AI-driven tools such as Copilot Studio, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
• Assess and resolve ad hoc user issues through Office Hours related to the M365 related tools (e.g. SharePoint / SharePoint Knowledge Agent, M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform).

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in software engineering, mathematics, computer science, computer information systems, or other related technology programs.
• Demonstrated solid academic results in your core courses, balanced with other work, volunteer or extracurricular experiences.
• Must be enrolled as a student through April 2027.
• Must be available May 4 - August 21, 2026, for a summer arrangement, with the option to extend to an 8–12-month co‑op term.

Must Haves

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of requirements gathering and design thinking for custom development.
• Knowledge of at least one key analytics tool (Power BI, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with MS Office and Git/GitHub tools.
• Experience programming (ideally Python or JavaScript).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and eager to streamline and improve process and workflows.
• Analytical skills for problem determination and resolution.
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, and strong attention to detail.
• Creative, curious, and innovative mindset with a passion to learn and master modern technology.

Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school.

APPLICANTS NEED TO INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND RESUME, BRIEFLY DESCRIBING WHY YOU WOULD BE A GREAT INTERN AT OVINTIV AND A COPY OF YOUR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT (unofficial copy is sufficient)

VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high‑performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands‑on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.

INTERVIEWS

Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.