Student, Ethics and Compliance

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking events

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cenovus Energy invites students to join a four-month term in Calgary starting May 2027. You will work on security intelligence, travel risk assessments, and compliance projects while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires strong communication, MS Office proficiency, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. This student program offers networking events and development opportunities within Cenovus’s safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the work term.
• Available to begin work in May 2027.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare professional correspondence.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, take initiative and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• We may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor world events to assess threat and risk for Cenovus assets and travelers; create intelligence reports.
• Assist in creating Travel Reports using the intelligence cycle for risk-based decisions.
• Maintain Security High-Risk Travel SharePoint page with timely traveler information.
• Support compliance monitoring and reporting; help prepare dashboards and periodic reports.
• Assist with awareness initiatives; update materials and coordinate training resources.
• Conduct research for compliance projects including Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Initiative & adaptability

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Political Science program

International Relations program

History program

Business program

Tools

SharePoint

Dashboards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worker Type: Student

Job Post End Date: 10/29/2026

Start Date: May 2027

Location: Calgary

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, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

Note: The application deadline for this position is Wednesday October 28 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST).

What you'll do

• Monitoring world events in locations of Cenovus assets or travelers to determine threat and risk and creating intelligence reports based on research for dissemination to all levels of leadership.
• Assisting in creation of Travel Reports by using the intelligence cycle to make risk-based decisions to inform corporate travel.
• Maintain Security High-Risk Travel SharePoint page and ensure information to travelers is timely and correct.
• Support compliance monitoring and reporting activities by assisting with preparation of dashboards, presentations and periodic reports.
• Assist with Awareness initiatives, by reviewing and updating materials, coordinating training resources and helping promote employee awareness
• Conduct research and administrative support for compliance projects, including Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• 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 2027
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear professional correspondence.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, take initiative and adapt in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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 Political Science, International Relations, History, or Business 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

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!

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Who we are:

Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're 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. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading