Cold Lake Plant Operations Indigenous Internship Program - Power Engineer

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream 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 Cold Lake, AB.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

Imperial believes that mutually beneficial relationships with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples are critical to the success of our company and Canada’s energy industry. Please see here for Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Cold Lake’s Indigenous Internship Program is an opportunity for local Indigenous candidates to gain practical, hands-on work experience at our Cold Lake operation. Interns will be trained and mentored in a supportive work environment.

A Plant Operator position through the Indigenous Internship Program is available at Imperial's Cold Lake, Alberta location. The city of Cold Lake is located in the western Canadian province of Alberta. It is approximately 294 km (180 miles) northeast of Edmonton, 170 km (100 miles) north of Lloydminster, and 588 km (375 miles) northeast of Calgary. The area offers all major amenities without crowds and traffic, world class recreational facilities and numerous types of outdoor activities. This is NOT a fly in/out opportunity and camp are not provided. Relocation to the Cold Lake area is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress towards Power Engineering certification. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring, sampling and troubleshooting process equipment for the assigned units.

What You Will Do

- Understanding and abiding by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of your assigned facility, tools, and company vehicles.

- Participating in safety programs and attending training sessions.

- Understanding and abiding by applicable government regulations, e.g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

- Assuring established loss control and environmental standards are followed while demonstrating responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others

- Assisting in the day-to-day operation of process, water reuse and steam plant units including process equipment, steam generators, cogeneration units, water treatment facilities, compressors, pumps and treaters

- Monitoring equipment operation and process variables to identify and correct sub-optimal performance

- Assisting in the preparation of equipment for maintenance

- Actively participating as a team member in the design/engineering of new ideas

- Working together with trades and contract personnel as necessary

- Safely performing physical tasks at times, e.g. lifting, climbing ladders, walking on uneven ground

- Performing minor maintenance and plant housekeeping in a safe manner while protecting the environment

- Collecting samples, assessing lab data and performing follow up activities relating to product quality

As the successful candidate, you will:

- Experience a processing facility working with power engineers, technical engineers, reliability engineers, and facility management personnel

- Participate in discussions and daily tasks including operator rounds, sampling, equipment preparation and site emergency simulations

- Be provided with on-the-job training by experienced employees

- Qualify for ABSA steam time

About You

Skills and Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory.

- Depending on the position, commitment to obtaining a 4th Class or 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.

- Valid Class 5 driver's license and comfortable driving a pick-up truck.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

- To be considered, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office to your application. This information will be used for the purpose of identifying your eligibility for the program. Please do not attach a copy of your membership card. Proof of membership must come from one of the following communities:

- Cold Lake First Nations

- Beaver Lake Cree Nation

- Frog Lake First Nation

- Heart Lake First Nation

- Kehewin Cree Nation

- Onion Lake First Nation

- Saddle Lake Cree Nation

- Whitefish/Goodfish Lake First Nation

- Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

- Elizabeth Métis Settlement

- Fishing Lake Métis Settlement

- Kikino Métis Settlement

- St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District 12

- Lac La Biche Métis District 19

Work term:

A one-year paid internship with possibility of a one-year extension.

Start date:

Q1, 2026

Location:

Cold Lake, AB

Other Considerations

- Please include the following information in your resume as part of your online application:

- Your key skills/talents

- Any notable achievements or awards you have received

- Tell us about any particular hobbies/interests you may have outside of work and/or school

- Any volunteer experience you may have included organization name, location, position, start date, end date

- Any academic or community references including name, relationship to you, phone number and email address

- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required. This will require you to provide copies of your valid driver's license, 5-year most recent driver's abstract (dated within the last 6 months) and high school diploma or GED.

- We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

- 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.

Application deadline:

April 30, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

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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:

82163