Student Government Relations Engineer

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:

10/09/2025

Ovintiv is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Ovintiv contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.

Ovintiv’s success is based on its people and the company strives to hire the very best. Ovintiv looks for those who pursue innovation, bring leadership and passion to their work and strengthen the team they join.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ovintiv’s program is a comprehensive summer internship designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. As an intern you will spend the summer working closely with an experienced mentor and be assigned a project and various other responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to Ovintiv.

This position is ideal for students with strong data management skills. The role will support regulatory and government relations functions, with a focus on topics such as royalties, climate and air emissions, cumulative effects, and government incentive and funding programs. A strong desire to learn how different teams and systems within the company connect is essential to effectively contribute to these areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in coordinating the implementation and ongoing development of regulatory change initiatives across Alberta, British Columbia, and Canada.

- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support analysis that informs regulatory advocacy efforts.

- Provide analytical and modeling support to the engineering government relations team.

- Offer technical advice and guidance on regulatory matters, and communicate relevant changes to internal teams.

- Participate in meetings and contribute to effective communications that support regulatory change initiatives.

- Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, and contribute to influencing regulatory outcomes where possible.

- Support work related to royalties, climate and air emissions, cumulative effects, and government incentive and funding programs.

- Gather and manage data from various sources, and engage with internal teams to ensure alignment and integration across regulatory initiatives.

- Occasional field travel may be required.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

- Currently in your second or third year of Engineering

- Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2026.

- Solid academic results, particularly in core courses, balanced with other work, volunteer or extracurricular experiences

- Proficiency with data analytic tools and methodology

- Willingness and desire to learn

- You are self-motivated with a strong work ethic

- You must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of your work term

- You have the ability to work independently

- Available to work May 4 – August 21, 2026 in Canada.

Hiring Hourly Range: $28.13 – $38.94 CAD

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

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.