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Come be part of the Product Solutions Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

As a student (co-op) engineer, you will support Imperial’s Midstream Business, CFO (Canada Fuels Operations), by providing technical engineering assistance under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of facilities by helping resolve equipment issues, supporting risk mitigation efforts, and participating in facility improvement initiatives. This role is based in Calgary, Alberta.

• Promote a strong safety culture by following and reinforcing safety and environmental policies in all work activities
• Provide day-to-day, technical support to operations teams across multiple engineering disciplines
• Assist in identifying and resolving equipment and process issues under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments, contributing technical input with support from subject matter experts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on facility performance, asset optimization, and equipment reliability
• Help develop and update operating procedures and contribute to the standardization of field practices
• Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for facility modifications
• Support the coordination and documentation of facility changes, including tasks related to the management of change process

Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or similar at a Canadian accredited university
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong safety mindset demonstrated in all aspects of work
• Clear communication, interpersonal, and issue resolution skills in a diverse team environment
• Effective planning, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence operations teams and stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to manage ongoing issues, new requests, and base program execution
• Self-motivated with the perseverance to follow up, resolve, and close issues independently
• Willingness to travel to operational sites within Canada (up to one week per month)

Start date: September, 2025

Work Term: 12 - 16 months

Location: Calgary, AB

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• Screening documentation will include proof of eligibility for Canadian employment (birth certificate or passport or citizen certification), driver’s license and abstract, and most recent education transcript

Application deadline: June 21, 2025

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Eligibility to work in Canada
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 80694