Student Accountant

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

09/22/2025

Undergraduate Commerce/Business students will gain valuable experience in various aspects of oil and gas accounting, such as production/revenue, joint venture, capital, regulatory, financial reporting, internal audit, and property tax.

Successful applicants will work in a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding work environment.

These positions will be based in our Calgary office and are available for a 4-month term starting in May 2026.

Many of our students are offered full-time positions upon graduation.

We support our Accountants!

Ovintiv’s Pre-Approved CPA program provides its CPA candidates with practical work experience required to meet the CPA designation experience requirement. The program includes opportunities to rotate to Internal Audit, External Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Operations Accounting and, Treasury. In addition to reimbursing course expenses, Ovintiv also supports candidates by providing a team of experienced CPA mentors and offers a competitive study leave to write the module exams and the Common Final Examination (CFE).

Required Qualifications

- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term.

- Currently in third year of Accounting.

- Preference will be given to students working towards completion of prerequisites for admission into the CPA program after graduation.

- Demonstrated high academic achievement.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role:

Hiring Hourly Range: $22.81-$31.59 CAD

Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school and placement location.

Application Requirements

Combine the following items into one document to upload with your application:

- Your cover letter

- Your resume

- Unofficial full transcript

Only applications submitted as a single document will be considered.

VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.

INTERVIEWS

Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.