Students & new grads

Careers with purpose, passion & possibility

Turn your passion and skills into a fulfilling career through our Student and New Grad Programs. You’ll build future-ready skills, get real-world experience and support our purpose of producing energy products the world needs.

Energizing Futures

Student Program

Build your skills, network & career.

Our Student Program helps you gain experience in your area of study in an engaging, professional setting. With the mentorship and support of industry professionals, you’ll contribute to projects that have an impact, gain exposure to different career paths and build your professional network through company events and our staff resource groups.

Check out our current student opportunities!

  • What we offer
    • Engaging events: participate in career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives. 
    • Mentorship & peer support: get started with technical mentorship and buddy programs. 
    • Real-world development: take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities.
    • Progression opportunities: program expertise supports consideration for potential New Grad Program opportunities. 
    • Competitive pay: support your daily life and start preparing for your financial future. 
    • Relocation support: receive assistance depending on the role or location.  
  • What you'll do
    • Join a team of energy experts who are excited to meet you and help you learn.
    • Support projects that help us achieve our strategic goals and produce the energy the world needs.
    • Receive technical training and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, programs and projects that support responsible natural resource development. 
  • Who you'll meet
    • Your Cenovus buddy! Buddies are typically current participants or alumni of our New Grad Program and act as an additional resource and support during your time with us.
    • Depending on the role, you may also be assigned a technical mentor to support your development. 
  • Where you'll work
    • Placements in Canada and the U.S., across our corporate offices and operations.
    • Co-op, summer and practicum opportunities. 
    • Work terms from four to 16 months across multiple disciplines.
  • Who can apply
    • Students enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree with a recognized post-secondary institution who:
      • Are legally authorized to work in the country indicated in the posting.
      • Have good academic standing in a program indicated in the posting.  

    Opportunities available for:

    • Engineering
    • Geosciences
    • Trades/Apprenticeship
    • Accounting
    • Business/Finance
    • IT/Cyber security
    • Human Resources
    • Health & Safety
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Social/Community Investment
    • Communications

New Grad Program

Three job rotations. One rewarding journey.

Our New Grad Program helps you jumpstart your career, with confidence. You’ll rotate through meaningful roles, work on interesting projects and use cutting-edge technology to build the skills needed for a successful career.

Check out our current New Grad opportunities!

  • What we offer
    • Total rewards package: get a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, generous vacation time and flex days (if eligible), medical and dental coverage, substantial mental health coverage and pension contributions to support your financial future.
    • Rotational-style program: complete three, 12-month rotations with different teams in your discipline to broaden your experience and development. 
    • Networking & events: attend career development sessions, build your professional network and engage in volunteer work.
    • New Grad committee: enjoy fun and inclusive events that help build community and foster connections across the organization.
    • Training and development: follow a proven learning path with structured training courses designed to provide a thorough, hands-on introduction to your area of focus.
    • Relocation support: receive assistance depending on the role or location.  
  • We recruit new grads from
    • Engineering
    • Geosciences
    • Trades/Apprenticeship
    • Accounting
    • Business/Finance
    • IT/Cyber security
    • Human Resources
    • Health & Safety
    • Supply Chain Management
Cenovus Cares
Learn how we support employee giving and volunteering, empowering our people to support causes that matter most to them and, together, turn their passions into impact.
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarships to students attending our partnership schools or to Indigenous students residing in Canada near our operating areas.
Our stories

Learn more about our operations, technology development and our community involvement. Read our stories.

Testimonials

Ethan Afaganis

Ethan Afaganis

Facilities Engineering Student, Christina Lake oil sands

"Throughout my time working with Cenovus, I've worked on projects that matter, developed my communication and presentation skills (even presenting to the executives!), and learned industry-relevant software. 

Now working at Christina Lake, I get to see operations up close and understand how things really work. During my time, I've gained meaningful connections, a familiarity and appreciation for the energy industry and insight into different career paths and opportunities.”

Sophia Cliplef

New Grad & Maintenance Engineering-in-Training

Hear how one of our new grads shares what it’s like to move beyond the blueprint, getting hands-on experience in the field that brings technical drawings and designs to life.