Student, Power Engineering, Oilsands (May 2026)

Cenovus Energy; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent oil and gas company in British Columbia is offering a Student Co-op opportunity starting in May 2026. This 4-month program allows students to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining meaningful hands-on experience and mentorship. Responsibilities include following operators, performing water tests, and troubleshooting processes. Applicants must be enrolled in a Power Engineering Diploma Program and authorized to work in the U.S. This role offers valuable exposure to the industry and networking opportunities.

Benefits

Structured goal setting and performance evaluations

Networking events

Relocation payment for eligible students

Hands-on work experience

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.
• Available to begin work in May 2026.
• Must be willing to follow rotational shift schedule.
• Requires valid H2S alive ticket.

Responsibilities

• Follow utility/process plant operators.
• Perform water tests.
• Troubleshoot process upsets/problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Ability to perform water tests

Education

Enrolled in Power Engineering Diploma Program

Job description

Worker Type: Student

Job Post End Date: 01/12/2026

Start Date: May 2026

Location: Foster Creek Oilsands | Christina Lake Oilsands | Sunrise Oilsands

Length of Term: 4 Months

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting Co-op/Internship opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, 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 January 11, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Follow the utility/process plant operators and become familiar with the unit operators' daily tasks and job requirement
• Perform water test
• Troubleshoot process upsets/problems with the unit operato
• Trace piping drawings and read through documentation about process equipment

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be willing to follow rotational shift schedule
• Requires valid H2S alive ticket

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education

• Enrolled in the first year of a Power Engineering Diploma Program at an accredited post-secondary institution and planning to resume full-time studies after the work term to achieve diploma and 3rd class certification.
• Completed coursework but requires 3rd class steam time to complete the full certification.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Safety Sensitive

• This may be a safety-sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
• Safety sensitive positions require the operation of a motor vehicle, applicants are asked to provide a recent (i.e., issued within the previous 4 weeks) original driver’s abstract, for the preceding 5-year period, if offered the position.

Submission

Please submit a resume as a 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.