About this opportunityReporting to the Operations Coordinator for Alder Flats/Hussar, the Lead Operator is accountable for providing the plant and field operations team with daily direction to operate in a safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious manner. The Lead Operator will provide leadership in identifying and implementing ideas which will improve productivity, efficiency and safe operations.Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time, permanent position working 4 days on, 3 days off, 10hrs. per day. This position is field based and currently assigned to the Alder Flats/Hussar areas.What you'll doCoordinate the daily operations and maintenance of the Alder Flats and Hussar fields, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production in accordance with Cenovus standards and guidelines.Troubleshoot area-specific equipment and operational issues, identifying opportunities to optimize equipment performance and achieve production targets.Coordinate field activities during routine operations, turnarounds, upsets, commissioning, and start-ups, working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and external service providers.Monitor daily production and operating conditions, including sampling and testing, and ensure the accuracy of operational records, volume balances, log sheets, work permits, and required reports.Provide field production updates and reports to Leadership and authorized personnel, ensuring timely communication of operational performance, issues, and opportunities.Coach, support, and assess area employees, providing on-the-job training and ensuring team members have the knowledge and required training to perform their roles safely and effectively.Who you areLegally authorized to work in Canada10+ years of relevant oil and gas industry experience.5+ years of experience in conventional oil and gas field and facility operations.Previous leadership or team coordination experience.Strong coaching, mentoring,



and employee development skills.High School diploma or equivalent.Journeyperson trade certification is considered an asset.Refrigeration plant experience is considered an asset.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 backgrond checks requested in the pre‐employment screening for the final candidate.Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 2, 2026.Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. 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.Total rewardsPaid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)Health & dental benefitsSubstantial mental health coverageLife insuranceDisability benefitsEmployee family assistanceVirtual healthcare coverageOur development philosophyWe foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers.Internal course offeringsEducation assistance for additional developmentOpportunities to work on special projectsLeadership development programs for emerging and established leadersOur cultureOur 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 $10,000 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.Equal opportunity employerWe 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.We're a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-productive manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. 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. Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

📌 Lead Operator (Alberta)
🏢 Cenovus Energy
📍 Alberta