Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE PROSPECT
Tundra has multiple opportunities available for Student Operators during the summer of 2027 (May – August) based out of the Estevan, Saskatchewan region.

REPORTS TO
Production Foreman

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Performing daily well checks by inspecting equipment to ensure it is running properly

Inspecting flow lines from the oil well

Ensuring leases, batteries and other work areas are clean, tidy, and hazard free

Testing wells by obtaining volumes, samples, and gas readings, maintain logbook, andenter test results into the Production Volume Reporting program

Measuring pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and check storage capabilities

Performing pigging on pipelines

Performing chemical circulations and monitor chemical rates

Reporting spills, near misses, and complete hazard ID’s

Maintaining good relations with landowners





Maintaining assigned company truck and tools

Required to attend Safety and Operator Meetings

WHAT YOU NEED

Must be enrolled in Post Secondary Education

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to achieve certification in:

H2S Alive Certificate

First Aid/ CPR

ATV Safety Course

WHMIS

TDG

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic mathematical abilities are required

Computer skills are considered an asset

Mechanical abilities are considered an asset

Strong safety conscience

Ability to work apart of a team as well as independently

Detail oriented

Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions

Strong mechanical aptitude

Maintain good house keeping of assigned company vehicle and facilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work safely, recognize potential hazards, and adhere to Tundra’s Safety and Loss Control Program

OTHER DETAILS

Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the assigned field

Must be comfortable driving on gravel roads

Must adhere to facial hair standards for respiratory protective equipment as mandated by Enform

Ability to drive to a variety of work sites using company vehicles including all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, etc.

Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions

Ability to lift items weighing 25 kilograms or more

Exposure to potential hazards, including toxic chemicals like hydrogen sulfide

Application deadline: November 8th, 2026.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

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📌 Student Relief Operator (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Tundra Oil & Gas
📍 Saskatchewan