Student, IT, Data Science and Software, Calgary (May 2027)

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Mentorship & buddy

Engagement sessions

Relocation support

Career development

Job summary

Cenovus Energy invites motivated students to join its Calgary internship program for IT, data science and software roles starting May 2027. You will work on diverse projects with mentorship, helping build dashboards, automate HR processes, and support IT operations across SharePoint, Power Platform and SAP environments.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and teamwork. This 4- to 8-month program offers mentorship, networking, relocation support if needed, and a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary undergraduate program in data science, CS, IT, software or computer engineering.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Masters/Ph.D. candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Capture and analyze business data to identify key metrics and trends.
• Create and maintain Power BI and TIBCO Spotfire dashboards and reports.
• Document processes and support knowledge transfer with business systems leaders.
• Develop scripts and custom applications to improve HR processes.
• Support data and platform migration to Azure Databricks.
• Assist SAP and Integration teams with monitoring and project tasks.
• Build ServiceNow reports and support compliance reporting.
• Solve business problems using data science and machine learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Must be enrolled in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program

Masters or Ph.D. candidates considered

Tools

Power BI

TIBCO Spotfire

Azure Databricks

SharePoint

Power Platform

ServiceNow

R

Python

SAP

Job description

## Student, IT, Data Science and Software, Calgary (May 2027)Apply: CA-AB-Calgary: Posted Today: End Date: October 8, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R-411145Worker Type: StudentJob Post End Date: 10/08/2026**Start Date:** May 2027**Location:**Calgary**Length of Term:** 4 Months | 8 Months**About this opportunity**Are you looking for an exciting internship 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 October 7th, 2026, at 11:59pm.****Possible Placements and What You’ll Do**Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned, but may include:**Business Systems & Pipeline Services**· Capture and analyze business data to identify key metrics and trends.· Create and maintain Power BI and TIBCO Spotfire dashboards and reports.· Document processes and support knowledge transfer with business systems leaders.**Workforce Analytics & Strategic Planning**· Develop scripts and custom applications to improve HR processes.· Build skills in programming, data engineering, analytics, statistics, and HR.· Support data and platform migration to Azure Databricks.**Shared Services**· Support key business initiatives across M365, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Power BI.· Improve data integrity and application road maps.· Document data flows and support productivity across the organization.**Data & Information Management**· Support key business initiatives across M365, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Power BI.· Improve data integrity and application road maps.· Document data flows and support productivity across the organization.**SAP Applications**· Support IT Operations deadlines, deliverables, and daily activities.· Assist SAP and Integration teams with monitoring and project tasks.· Build ServiceNow reports and support compliance reporting.**Energy Trading and Risk Management**· Provide technical support for ETRM systems.· Maintain CMDB, technical, and user training documentation.· Improve Power BI dashboards and the ETRM SharePoint site.**Production Controls**· Solve business problems using data science and machine learning.· Support internal tools and end-to-end machine learning solutions.· Track adoption, value creation, and data science best practices.**Crude Trading – Refinery Supply**· Support the trading desk through crude supply and logistics analysis to inform trading and optimization decisions· Collaborate with trading and operations teams to develop and implement automation solutions using R, Python, and Databricks· Monitor market and operational data, and develop dashboards to support market insights, operational visibility**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.**· Ability to work well in a team environment.· Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.· Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making 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 **Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering 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 Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.· **New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.****Submission**Please submit a resume and updated transcript, including all completed courses and courses you are currently registered in, in one (1) PDF document.If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [e-mail].**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.o 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****.**Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more. **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 **The Cenovus experience** **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. Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.