Student, Geophysics

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful hands-on work experience

Mentorship & buddy program

Networking events

Relocation assistance may be available

Relocation payment assistance

Job summary

Cenovus Energy in Calgary is seeking a Geophysics student to contribute to meaningful subsurface projects during a 4-month term starting May 2027.

You will work under a Geophysicist, performing seismic interpretation, mapping and data analysis, with emphasis on safety and learning.

This program offers mentorship, networking, relocation support, and exposure to cutting-edge tools in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Geophysics-focused undergraduate program.
• Returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with seismic interpretation and data analysis.
• Work under supervision of a Geophysicist.
• Support mapping, inversion, and data processing tasks.
• Prepare and present learnings to the team.

Skills

Geophysics basics

Seismic interpretation

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Geophysics undergraduate program

Tools

Petrel

Seisware

HampsonRussell

Accumap

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

Worker Type: Student Job Post End Date: 09/29/2026 Start Date: May 2027 Location: Calgary, ABLength of Term: 4 Months

About this opportunity

This role provides a tremendous opportunity to contribute meaningful, value-add Geoscience work to Cenovus while working in an engaging and inclusive team environment. We are seeking candidates with strong communication and organizational abilities, and good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a steadfast desire to learn and gain new practical skills in Geophysics.

What you’ll do:

The responsibilities of the position will vary depending on the business unit. Students are assigned projects that fulfill a business need and will be working under the direct supervision of a Geophysicist. Tasks can include seismic interpretation, log interpretation, mapping, inversion, and data analysis.

Who you are:

• Available to begin work in May 2027
• Troubleshooting knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer competence (MS Office) is essential, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to subsurface interpretation and mapping software such as Petrel, Seisware, HampsonRussell or Accumap is considered an asset.
• Exposure to data analytics software is not required but considered favourably (e.g. Python, Matlab, R).
• Previous experience or exposure to oil and gas would be considered an asset, either in the office or in the field.
• Strong demeanor for carrying out all work in a safe, cautious manner while following safe work practices.

Education:

Must be enrolled in a Geophysics-focused Undergraduate 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 Master’s 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-disciplinary 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!

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025.

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, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Student Program

Through our Student Program, you'll have access to some of the best engineers, geologists and business professionals in the industry. In the office you'll work alongside these experts using cutting-edge technology, data, analytics and modelling tools to continuously improve the innovative operating techniques we use in the field. In the field, you'll be a part of providing Canada, the United States and the world with the energy we need to fuel communities and economies.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
• Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
• Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
• Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including: Internal course offerings; Education assistance for additional development; Opportunities to work on special projects; Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders. We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes — for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better. Our values: Protect what matters; Do it right; Make it better; Do it together. Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round. Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work. Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event). Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually. Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

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.