Student Field Safety

Ovintiv Canada ULC; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life benefits

Wellness programs

Extra time off

Family leave

Annual bonus

Lifestyle allowance

Retirement contributions

Volunteer matching

Job summary

Ovintiv Canada ULC invites motivated students to join its summer internship in Safety. You will work with an experienced mentor and contribute to field safety programs across upstream oil and gas operations.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled full-time through December 2027, reside in Grande Prairie, AB or Dawson Creek, BC, and be willing to travel Western Canada. A valid Class 5 license is required, with staging for May 3 to Aug 19, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must reside or be willing to reside in Grande Prairie, AB, or Dawson Creek, BC.
• Travel in Western Canada is required.
• Pursuing a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental health and safety (EHS), occupational health, or a closely related health and safety discipline.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
• Available May 3, 2027 – August 19, 2027.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the Ovintiv Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting field safety programs, education, and awareness initiatives
• Participating in field inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities
• Assisting with risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Supporting industrial hygiene and occupational health activities
• Analyzing process safety data to identify trends and leading indicators
• Assisting with safety management system improvements, regulatory compliance initiatives, and the implementation of new safety technologies

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Full-time student through December 2027

Tools

Driver's license

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: 10/20/2026

Ovintiv’s program is a comprehensive summer internship designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. As an intern you will spend the summer working closely with an experienced mentor and be assigned various other responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to Ovintiv.

Ovintiv is dedicated to ensuring the safety and health of our workforce and the communities in which we operate. Interns in our Safety team gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting field operations across the upstream oil and gas industry. To ensure interns are given meaningful, value-added assignments, we do not create specific work assignments until a successful candidate is selected.

Some responsibilities of this role may include:

• Supporting field safety programs, education, and awareness initiatives
• Participating in field inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities
• Assisting with risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Supporting industrial hygiene and occupational health activities
• Analyzing process safety data to identify trends and leading indicators
• Assisting with safety management system improvements, regulatory compliance initiatives, and the implementation of new safety technologies

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

• Must reside or be willing to reside in Grande Prairie, AB, or Dawson Creek, BC.
• Travel in Western Canada is required.
• Must be pursuing a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental health and safety (EHS), occupational health, or a closely related health and safety discipline.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
• Available May 3, 2027 – August 19, 2027.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of theOvintivAlcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignmenttesting.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $23.13 - $32.02 CAD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

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.

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.

Ovintiv is one of North America’s largest energy producers. For more than a century, we’ve provided reliable, affordable oil and natural gas that fuels the world and drives prosperity at home.

Our shared goal is to improve people’s lives. To us, this means using experience and innovation to improve our operations, prioritize the safety of our people, protect the well‑being of communities where we operate and deliver returns for our investors — today and into the future.

• Flexible and competitive health, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Wellness programs that support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing
• Generous time off, including every first and third Friday off
• Industry-leading family leave benefits
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
• Lifestyle spending allowance for the things that matter most to you
• Competitive retirement savings program with company contributions
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching