This role provides a tremendous opportunity to contribute meaningful, value- add Geoscience work to Cenovus while working in an engaging and inclusive team environment. We are seeking candidates with strong communication and organizational abilities, and good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has an unremitting desire to learn and gain new practical skills in Geology.
Note: The application deadline for this position is Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:59 pm MST.
- Students are assigned projects that fulfill a business need and will be working under the direct supervision of a Geologist.
- Tasks can include log interpretation, core description, mapping, and data analysis.
- The responsibilities of the position will vary depending on the business unit.
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Available to begin work in May 2026
- Computer competenc e (MS Office) is essential, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to subsurface interpretation and mapping software such as Petrel, Geographix, Accumap , or GeoScout is considered an asset.
- Exposure to data analytics software and coding experience is not required but considered favourably ( i.e Python, Matlab , R)
- Previous geoscience experience or exposure to oil and gas either in the office , laboratory, or in the field would be considered an asset.
- Strong demeanor for carrying out all work in a safe, cautious manner while following safe work practices.
- Must be enrolled in a Geoscience Undergraduate Program ( i.e. Geology, Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geological Engineering) at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term
Cenovus is an 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.
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We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes — for employees and for the company as a whole.
- Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
- Our values:
- Protect what matters
- Do it right
- Make it better
- Do it together
- Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
- Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
- Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
- Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
- Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .
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