Summer Student, Commercial and Joint Venture Management

PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada offers a summer student program in Calgary, May–August 2027, aimed at exposing students to the commercial side of the energy industry. You will work with the Commercial & Joint Venture Management team, gaining experience across multiple projects and opportunities within the broader New Ventures & Business Excellence group.

Ideal candidates are energetic, capable, and ready to contribute to ongoing commercial and strategic initiatives, with mentorship and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and returning to studies after the work term.
• Program in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics or Engineering, preferably 2nd or 3rd year.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and joint venture analysis, reporting and ongoing initiatives.
• Conduct market, industry and company research to support decision-making.
• Assist with new venture, transaction and business development opportunities.
• Analyze financial, operational and market information using Excel.
• Prepare concise PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Support joint venture governance activities and follow-up items.
• Coordinate information across internal teams and external partners.
• Provide analytical and project support on priority initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student in Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment. At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future - and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE

PETRONAS Canada is a great place to launch a career that is enriched with knowledge, technical skills and mentorship. Our summer student program provides an opportunity to experience real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, network with other students and create a vision for your future career path. Working with our Commercial & Joint Venture Management team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2027. This role offers broad exposure to the commercial side of the energy industry and the opportunity to contribute to projects across Commercial & Joint Venture Management and the broader New Ventures & Business Excellence team. During your summer, you will gain exposure to the energy industry by attending sessions hosted by subject matter experts and will have an opportunity to showcase your learnings with your student network. We are looking for capable, energetic, and driven individuals to join us in our passion for progress. Expand your potential with us!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Supporting commercial and joint venture analysis, reporting and ongoing initiatives
• Conducting market, industry and company research to support commercial and strategic decision-making
• Assisting with new venture, transaction and business development opportunities
• Analyzing financial, operational and market information using Excel
• Preparing concise PowerPoint presentations and other materials for internal stakeholders
• Supporting joint venture meetings, governance activities and follow-up items
• Helping coordinate information and deliverables across internal teams and external partners
• Providing analytical and project support on other priority initiatives as required

WHAT YOU BRING

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after completion of the work term
• Currently enrolled in a Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics or Engineering program, ideally entering the 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable conducting research, working with data and translating analysis into clear insights
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Curious, collaborative and eager to learn
• Comfortable working across teams and taking ownership of assigned work

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study
• Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation
• Work for a company that is making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we work

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.