Summer Relief Railcar Loader

Cenovus Energy; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking Summer Relief Rail Loaders for their Lloydminster Refinery. Responsible for the safe operation in rail-loading, this temporary position requires strong operational skills and safety awareness. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant engineering certification, and experience in industrial settings. Join a company ranked among Canada’s Best Employers by contributing to a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the rail industry is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Movement and spotting of railcars.
• Loading railcars with molten asphalt and other commodities.
• Act as First Response in handling emergency situations.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Operational Skills

Education

High School diploma

Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate

Heavy Oil Operations Technology

Job description

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 07/09/2025

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Lloyd Refinery team is seeking for Summer Relief Rail Car Loaders. These positions are based at the Lloydminster Refinery.

As part of the Rail-loading team, the Summer relief Rail Loader shares responsibility for the safe operation of the Rail-Loading operating area. This includes operation of railcar mover and all types of equipment, pumps, valves, and control panel consoles. Additionally, the Summer relief Rail Loader is responsible for documentation of daily activities. This role works with other Offsites personnel and various LR Departments when needed, as well as the CN and CP Train Master. The Summer relief Rail Loader helps the Third and Second Loaders and will assist the First Loader if needed.

Please note this is a temporary position ending November 30, 2025.

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Work Environment:

• Candidates must have the ability to work various hours (day shifts only). Work schedule to be determined
• Overtime as required based on business needs and schedules
• This position is based out of our Lloydminster Refinery facility and would require the successful candidate to reside/relocate to the area
• Successful candidate will be required to work in a wide variety of conditions due to the nature of the operation (working at heights, in confined spaces, with noise, in extreme weather. conditions, toxic environments, etc.)
• This is a unionized role (UNIFOR)
  
  

What you’ll do:

• Movement and spotting of railcars
• Perform pre-loading inspections of railcars
• Loading rail railcars with molten asphalt and other commodities -Following daily instructions and safety requirements
• Preparation of rail equipment for maintenance as well as issue work permits. Do spot checks and ensure the work is being done in a safe and timely manner
• Complete required training and ensure allocated training hours are met
• Act as First Response in handling of emergency situations as needed
• Aligns with all HS&E and ISO 9001 requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities
  
  

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• High School diploma and valid Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate
• Previous experience in the rail industry is considered an asset
• Relevant post-secondary education e.g. Heavy Oil Operations Technology considered an asset
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in an industrial setting
  
  

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

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, July 8th, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps, with the focus on identifying opportunities for development and career advancement within the organization.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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