Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 07/07/2026
About this opportunity:
Reporting to the Superintendent, Integrated Operations, the Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Lloyd Thermal Conventional Heavy Oil (LTCHO) assets. This position provides technical leadership, drives operational and maintenance improvements, and fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and cost optimization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Operations Specialist leads initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness and safety performance, ensuring processes are executed efficiently and contribute to ongoing operational excellence. Through effective communication, mentorship, and the implementation of best practices, this role supports the achievement of business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of operational performance.
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Work Environment:
What you’ll do:
Champion a strong safety culture by leading safety improvement initiatives, promoting safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Lead the development and execution of operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement projects that enhance asset reliability, efficiency, and performance across LTCHO operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver business objectives, support operational excellence, and drive cost-effective solutions.
Monitor, analyze, and report on operational and project performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve execution, reduce costs, and optimize efficiencies.
Support procurement, category management, contract development, and materials management activities to ensure effective project and operational delivery.
Develop and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and reliability programs while providing technical guidance and mentorship to support safe, consistent, and efficient operations.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Minimum Grade 12 education required; preference will be given to candidates holding a Power Engineering certification.
Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, operations leadership, or a related role within the oil and gas industry.
Proven success leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with Safe Control of Work, Asset Risk Management, operational procedures, standards development, and competency assurance programs.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, schedules, cost controls, and project execution, including turnarounds, Management of Change (MOC), and risk assessments such as HAZOPs.
Working knowledge of SAP and maintenance management systems, with experience in Thermal and Conventional Heavy Oil operations and a strong understanding of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.
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 background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT July 6, 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. Learn more.
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Who we are:
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. 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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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
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
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 $25,000 annually.
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 .
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.
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