Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic HR Partnerships, the Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships leads a team of Senior HR Business Partners supporting our Oil Sands and LTCHO business units, while providing direct HR partnership to an assigned client group. As a working manager, this role combines people leadership with strategic HR expertise, providing trusted advice on complex workforce and organizational matters. The role leads key people initiatives, mentors HR talent, and supports the effective delivery of HR programs and solutions across our Canadian Heavy Oil Operations.

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Senior HR Business Partners, building capability and ensuring consistent, high-quality HR support across the business. Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing strategic HR guidance to support business performance, organizational effectiveness, and workforce capability. Act as the lead HR Business Partner for an assigned client group, providing strategic and operational HR support in a working manager capacity.

Partner with business leaders to identify people priorities and design and implement strategic workforce and organizational initiatives aligned with business objectives. Diagnose complex organizational, leadership, workforce, and culture challenges, providing practical solutions and expert guidance on employee relations, operating model changes, and workforce transitions. Leverage workforce insights, people metrics, and business intelligence to identify trends, inform decisions, and develop targeted people solutions.





Lead the effective implementation and adoption of enterprise HR programs and strategic initiatives, providing guidance and expertise across the HRBP team and supported client groups. Build strong partnerships across HR Centers of Expertise, HR Operations, and business leadership to deliver integrated, sustainable people solutions. Post‑secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience, including 8+ years in an HR Business Partner capacity or related roles demonstrating comparable technical expertise. Proven ability to influence and advise senior and frontline leaders on complex people and organizational matters. Formal or informal people leadership, coaching, or mentorship experience is considered a strong asset.

CHRP designation or equivalent professional HR designation is considered an asset. 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.

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. Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff) Health & dental advantages Substantial mental health coverage Life insurance Disability benefits Virtual healthcare coverage We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers.

Opportunities to work on special projects We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

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).

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. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs.

📌 Manager, HR Partnerships, Heavy Oil Operations (Calgary)
🏢 Oil Authority
📍 Calgary