Worker Type: Student Job Post End Date: 10/10/2026 Start Date: January 2027 Location: Rainbow Lake, AB Length of Term:12 months

About this opportunity

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. The Rainbow Lake Lab analyzes plant and field data consisting of gas, NGL, and oil samples. The Operations Lab student is responsible for aiding in the daily running of the on‑site lab. They must be able to work in a fast‑paced and demanding environment. The individual needs to prioritize tasks and strongly understand Oil and Gas Analysis. The successful candidate of this role will be required to live in Rainbow Lake; company housing will be provided. Additionally, the candidate will work a 4-3 shift.

What you’ll do

- Assist in acquiring plant and field samples for analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, files, data, procedures, and techniques, and update as necessary.
- Providing support in Reports, Data Analysis and Information for Engineering and Field Operations Staff.
- Prioritize and handle high sample volumes and multitask different analyses.

Who you are

- 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 January 2027
- Prioritizes safety while working efficiently.
- Thrives in a rapid‑paced work environment
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- A strong understanding of Oil and Gas analysis in a lab setting
- Experienced with Microsoft Office 365

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education

Must be enrolled in a Chemical Engineering Technology, Petroleum Engineering Technology, or Laboratory Technology Undergraduate 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.

Working Conditions

May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Safety Sensitive

- This may be a safety‑sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours.
- Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre‑employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
- Safety sensitive positions require the operation of a motor vehicle, applicants are asked to provide a recent (i.e., issued within the previous 4 weeks) original driver’s abstract, for the preceding 5‑year period, if offered the position.
- A valid Canadian class 5 Driver's License with no restrictions (i.e., non GDL) is a requirement for this role.

Student Program 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 resources, 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.
- Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Additional Information

- New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What we offer:

- 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

The Cenovus experience





Student Program Through our Student Program, you’ll have access to some of the best engineers, geologists and business professionals in the industry. In the office you’ll work alongside these experts using cutting‑edge technology, data, analytics and modelling tools to continuously improve the innovative operating techniques we use in the field. In the field, you’ll be a part of providing Canada, the United States and the world with the energy we need to fuel communities and economies.

Our culture

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 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.

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.

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The shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and Recent York stock exchanges.

📌 Student Field Operations, Rainbow Lake (January 2027)
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