Summer Student, Information Systems - Systems Developer

PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentorship

Casual dress code

Meaningful work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada invites energetic undergraduates to join our Digital Technology Services team in Calgary for a full-time summer student position from May through August 2027. You will develop customer-focused technology solutions, support applications, and assist with data access and BI reporting.

The program offers mentorship, exposure to the energy sector, and opportunities to showcase learnings within a student network.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program in Canada and returning to studies after the work term
• Enrolled in CS/Commerce (IS focus) or similar preferred
• Proficient with SQL and object-oriented programming
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Python is a plus
• Exposure to oil & gas software applications is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist IS team in developing customer-focused technology solutions
• Provide application support and assistance to user community
• Respond to trouble tickets and service requests
• Assist users with accessing data from systems and support BI reports/visualizations
• Help with process development, modelling and documentation
• Maintain software inventory and architecture diagrams; cover system administration duties
• Maintain software repositories, docs, and wikis
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and documenting changes
• Identify opportunities to automate business processes using existing technologies

Skills

SQL

Object-Oriented Programming

Python

REST APIs

Markdown

Education

Undergraduate program in Canada (CS/Commerce with IS focus)

Enrolled in Bachelor of Computer Science/Software Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

ArcGIS

Metrix

CS Explorer

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 Digital Technology Services (DTS) team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2027. 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

• Assist the Information Systems (IS) team in developing customer-focused technology solutions
• Provide application support and assistance to our user community
• Respond to assigned trouble tickets and service requests
• Assist users with accessing data from various systems and provide backend support for business intelligence reports and visualizations
• Assist with process development, process modelling, and documentation
• Help maintain the software inventory and system architecture diagrams, and provide coverage for system administration duties
• Maintain and organize software repositories, development documentation, and wikis
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and documenting application and integration changes
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve and automate business processes using existing and emerging technologies
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a post-secondary institution in Canada, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after the work term
• Enrolled in Bachelor of Computer Science, Commerce (with Information Systems focus), Software Engineering or other similar post-secondary program is preferred
• Proficient with SQL and Object-Oriented Programming
• Exposure to oil & gas industry software applications, including SAP, ArcGIS, Metrix, and CS Explorer is considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Python, REST APIs, and use of Markdown for documentation
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Great problem solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot/isolate software issues
• Self-motivated and with ability to show strong initiative while working on tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time and data management skills, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

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. We are aware that individuals and organizations claiming to represent or be affiliated with PETRONAS Canada have contacted potential candidates offering unsolicited employment opportunities. These communications are fraudulent.