Student, Laboratory Technologist

Cenovus Energy; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Alberta seeks a student for a 4-month term starting in May 2026. The role involves performing analytical analyses, assisting projects, and collaborating with a team. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant undergraduate programs and can work legally in Canada. Benefits include hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

Benefits

Networking events

Hands-on work experience

Structured goal setting and performance evaluations

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology or Chemistry Undergraduate Program.
• Candidates currently enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. program may also be considered.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical analyses on petroleum, gas, and wastewater samples.
• Assist the team in advancing ongoing projects and supporting research initiatives.
• Help investigate ASTM method alignment for laboratory processes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance.
• Document and report results clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet project timelines.

Job description

Worker Type: Student

Job Post End Date: 11/25/2025

Start Date: May 2026

Location: Lloydminster

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 November 24, 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine analytical analyses on petroleum, gas, and wastewater samples
• Assist the team in advancing ongoing projects and supporting research initiatives
• Help investigate ASTM method alignment for laboratory processes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance
• Document and report results clearly and promptly
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet project timelines

Who You Are

• 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 2026

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 Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology or Chemistry 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 in PDF document.

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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!
• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here

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.