Student Sustainability and Social Impact Analyst

Ovintiv Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovintiv Inc. is seeking a summer student to join the Sustainability & Social Impact Team in Calgary for a 4‑month term starting May 2027. You will contribute to research, data analysis, reporting and coordination across sustainability and community investment initiatives.

The role offers exposure to data-driven sustainability projects and opportunities to engage with colleagues across the business, with mentorship and professional development throughout the term.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student through December 2027.
• Open to sustainability, energy, social impact, corporate reporting, or communications topics.
• Strong research, analytical, and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaborate with different teams.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with data visualization or content‑development tools is a plus.
• Solid academic results balanced with other work, volunteer or extracurriculars.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize and analyze sustainability and community investment data, including peer benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Research emerging sustainability issues, reporting practices, policies and regulations, summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare responses to sustainability-focused surveys and questionnaires.
• Assist with planning community investment and volunteer events, strengthening community engagement and employee participation.
• Support development of internal and external communications, including social media content highlighting initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and internal partners on evolving projects.

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Data visualization

Education

Second/third year student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

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:
10/05/2026

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Get real experience. Learn from great people. Add value fast. You’ll get hands‑on experience on real work, with a mentor in your corner and a project you can own. You’ll be trusted early, challenged to think differently and encouraged to share ideas that make us better – always with safety first. Successful applicants can also expect career‑focused learning and support from leaders and peers as well as opportunities to connect with other students and early‑career employees.

We are seeking an individual to fill a summer student position with the Ovintiv Sustainability & Social Impact Team. This dynamic group supports Ovintiv’s core business across sustainability reporting and disclosure, community investment, employee engagement and brand efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of research, data analysis, reporting, communication and project coordination activities. The role offers exposure to sustainability topics across the business and the flexibility to support emerging priorities and projects throughout the summer.

This position will be based in our Calgary office and is available for a 4-month term starting in May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize and analyze sustainability and community investment data, including peer benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Research emerging sustainability issues, reporting practices, policies and regulations, and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare responses to various sustainability‑focused surveys and questionnaires.
• Assist with planning community investment and volunteer events, helping to strengthen community engagement and employee participation.
• Support the development of internal and external communications, including social media content and other materials that highlight sustainability and community investment initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with team members and internal partners on projects and priorities that evolve throughout the work term.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in your second or third year of a related discipline such as business, political science, public policy, communications or similar.
• Interest in sustainability, energy, social impact, corporate reporting, communications, or related topics.
• Strong research, analytical, and written communications skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with different teams.
• Demonstrates curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with data visualization, collaboration or content‑development tools is an asset.
• Solid academic results in your core subjects, balanced with other work, volunteer or extracurricular experiences.
• Must be enrolled as a full‑time student through December 2027.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of your work term without sponsorship.
• Available to work May 3 – August 19, 2027.

Hiring Hourly Range: $22.50–$31.15 CAD

Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school.

VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious students who are committed to learning and excellence. You will work on hands‑on projects that build your business and technical skills while allowing you to make a meaningful contribution.

INTERVIEWS

Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please. Only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.

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.

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.