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New Grad, Geologist-in-Training, June 2027 (Calgary)

Cenovus

Calgary, AB

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Cenovus Energy rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 87 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

Worker Type: New Grad

Job Post End Date: 09/01/2026

Start Date: June 2027

Location:Calgary, AB

About this opportunity

Are you ready to launch your geoscience career and make an impact in the energy sector? Cenovus is looking for a curious, engaged, and driven Geologist-in-Training to join our New Grad Program. This is your opportunity to take on real energy challenges, grow your skills, and help shape the future of our industry.

Our Program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span Cenovus's variedbusiness areas. Upon completion of the three-year program, you will be matched to a permanent rolewithin the organization. This role will be based on business need and relocation may be required.

You will join a dynamic team that values continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. Over the course of the three-year program, you'll be paired with multiple experienced geoscience professionals who will mentor you through each rotation and support your technical and professional growth. Each rotation offers the opportunity to explore different areas of development across our portfolio of assets including SAGD oilsands, heavy oil, unconventionals, and offshore.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 pm MST on August 31, 2026.

What you'll do

  • Responsibilities may include:

  • Interpret well logs and core data to build structure and isopach maps to better understand reservoir quality.

  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including GeophysicistsandEngineers to characterize the reservoir, plan new pads and optimize well placement while drilling.

  • Evaluate surveillance data on existing pads to optimize existing production.

  • Work alongside Engineers to evaluate and present business opportunities.

  • Communicate findings to the broader geoscience and subsurface teams.

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Legally authorized to work in Canada

  • Available to begin work June 2027

  • Must have an undergraduate or graduate Geology -related degree obtained by May 31, 2027, and completed within the last 2 years (2025, 2026 or by May 31, 2027).

  • Has less than two years of professional experience related to this discipline of study, excluding student experience.

  • Exposure to software such as Petrel, Accumap, Geoscout, or Geographix would be considered an asset.

  • Must be eligible to register for your professional Geoscientist-in-Training designation.

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

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email CareerOpportunities@cenovus.com.

To be considered for a position, please complete all Work Experience fields in the job application in addition to attaching your resume/CV.

New Grad Program Benefits:

  • Access to New Grad Program Committees including Learning & Development, Networking & Engagement, Brown Bag, and the Social Committee.

  • Various support from direct leaders, program leads, ambassadors and more.

  • 3 rotations yearly that build a breadth of development and business acumen in future leaders and technical experts.

Relocation:

If you will need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, support will be provided as per Cenovus' internal policies.

Additional information

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

  • Learn more about our New Grad Program!

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. Learn more.


Who we are:


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.


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New Grad Program


We all want to start our careers on the right foot, and Cenovus Energy's New Grad Program helps you do exactly that. Through three, 12-month rotations in your chosen discipline, you'll get access to real-world projects, cutting-edge technology, and mentorship from industry experts.


What we offer:

  • Total rewards: Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, vacation time and pension contributions to support your financial future.
  • Networking & events: Attend career development sessions, build your professional network and engage in volunteer work.
  • New Grad committee: Enjoy fun and inclusive events that help build community and foster connections across the organization.
  • Relocation support: Relocation assistance may be available.

The Cenovus experience


Our development philosophy


We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

  • Internal course offerings
  • Education assistance for additional development
  • Opportunities to work on special projects
  • Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

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 culture

  • Our 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 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.


Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.


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