Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 09/07/2026
About this opportunity: Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, OT Site Systems, the role of Staff Site OT DCS Systems Technologist / Engineer is to provide Level 1 support for on-site industrial control system (ICS) and break fix of critical control system components at our Thermal asset(s) to maintain system health. While this vacancy is currently at Sunrise this posting could be used to fill vacancies at any of the three Oil Sands Operations sites (Christina Lake, Foster Creek, or Christina Lake North, based on business need).
Work Environment: Full time employee position working a shift of 11.5 hrs./day; 7 days on 7 days off ; 2-week cycle.
Sunrise Sunrise is located approximately 100 km northeast of the City of Fort McMurray and is a fly in/ fly out remote camp-based position Sunrise has full-service camp facilities Cenovus will provide transportation to Sunrise from designated hubs out of Calgary and Edmonton At the Sunrise site, employees will be provided comfortable camp accommodations and recreational amenities Foster Creek & Christina Lake Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations Foster Creek and Christina Lake has full-service camp facilities Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton Christina Lake is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. and Lac La Biche, AB
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT September 7, 2026.
What you’ll do: Responsible for the on-site health monitoring, high system availability, preventative maintenance, and break fix of:
DCS, PLC and SIS Hardware and Software
Delta V, Rockwell, ABB OT Technology customized for Control System Infrastructure
Virtualization (Hyper V & VMWare)
Domains Virtual Desktops & Applications
Networking and Security Basic Cisco Configuration
Industrial Networks, ethernet IP, Modbus Cyber Security Operations
Patch Management Disaster Recovery Plans Technology & Lifecycle Management
Maintain Installed Inventory Database Parts management




Provide appropriate levels of documentation to support the repeatability of OT tasks and assist in skill development and knowledge transfer of team members
Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to support implementation of MOCs, new projects, and technologies.
Participate in emergency response, continuity, and recovery.
Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 12 years as a P.Eng or as a Technologist working in the Instrumentation, Automation and Control System field with a broad level of experience.
Experience with the Engineering, Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance functions of a production facility.
Demonstrated design, implementation, and operational knowledge of integrated plant control systems (DeltaV, Rockwell).
Experience with work management systems (SAP, Service-Now).
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.
For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines.
A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.
Who we are: Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, 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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
The Cenovus experience We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
Total rewards Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
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.
Equal opportunity employer 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. The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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📌 Staff Site OT DCS Systems Technologist / Engineer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Cenovus Energy
📍 Nova Scotia