Student, Operational Controls Support Engineering, St. John's (September 2026)
Cenovus Energy•St. John's, NL
•Onsite
About The Position
Are you looking for an exciting Student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career. As a successful candidate, you will support the Atlantic Region Operation Controls Department. Note: The application deadline for this position is May 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm MST. Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
- Available to begin work in September 2026
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Critical thinker and ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment.
- Flexible to changing work demands and ability to prioritize.
- Innovative, with a strong desire to learn and the ability to encourage new ways of looking at problems, processes, or solutions.
- Demonstrates collaboration by actively seeking out diverse people and organizations to collectively achieve business goals.
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint; SAP would be an asset).
- Work effectively within a diverse team environment.
- Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Program at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term
- Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered
- New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- SAP would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Support Turnaround related activities
- Support SAP related activities, including planning, purchase requisition creation, and revision
- Support department in annual budgets development / stewardship
- Assist in cost center and budget tracking
- Support ongoing operational support activities and initiatives
- Support ongoing contract performance initiatives
Benefits
- A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
- Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
- Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
- Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
- Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
- Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
- Competitive pay
- Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
- Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
- Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
- Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
- 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.
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Career Level
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