Contract Field Business Technician

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

Reporting to the Senior Field Business Technician – Edson, the Contract Field Business Technician provides day-to-day administrative support for both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires the ability to work independently, apply sound judgment, and bring a strong understanding of departmental processes and business unit objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

This position is located in Edson, Alberta, and successful candidates must reside in the area.

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Responsibilities

The Field Business Technician is responsible for a wide range of administrative and coordination activities in a field-based setting, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information with limited supervision. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Greeting and signing in guests

- Managing and ordering office supplies

- Coordinating and tracking field requests

- Providing vendor relations support

- Reviewing and/or approving Operations invoices

- Tracking and investigating vendor spend

- Maintaining hierarchy and cost center listings

- Records management and file retention (e-filing)

- Preparing spreadsheets, presentations, and forms for operations staff

- Taking meeting minutes as required

- Organizing and ordering PPE for staff

- Coordinating safety training for staff

Additional responsibilities include:

- Providing courteous, professional support to internal and external stakeholders

- Acting as a key communicator within the department, ensuring information is shared effectively through tools such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint

- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with other departments, including IT and Finance, to support requests such as invoicing and requisitions

- Updating and distributing procedures, monitoring guides, organizational charts, handbooks, and manuals as required

- Supporting shared team responsibilities to ensure departmental goals are achieved

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines

- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information

- Knowledge of professional office procedures

- Strong attention to detail, disciplined work ethic, and ability to take initiative

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with SAP