Jobs at Cenovus

Company Overview

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.

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.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

Job Description

The Lab Sampling Technician is responsible for the safe, accurate, and compliant collection of field samples including water, gas, hydrocarbons, and soil/ground materials. This role supports laboratory analysis, production optimization, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance by ensuring high-quality sample integrity from field collection through delivery to laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Field Sampling & Collection

• Collect representative samples from oil & gas operations including:
  • Produced water, surface water, and groundwater
  • Natural gas streams and vapor samples
  • Crude oil, bitumen, condensate, and refined liquids
  • Soil and sediment for environmental monitoring
• Perform sampling at various locations such as:
  • Wellheads, separators, tanks, pipelines, and processing facilities
  • Battery sites, pump stations, and disposal systems
• Follow standardized sampling methods (ASTM, API, company SOPs)

Sample Handling & Documentation

• Properly label, preserve, and store samples according to regulatory and lab standards
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody documentation
• Ensure accurate data logging in field notebooks or digital systems
• Prepare samples for transportation to internal or third-party laboratories

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Adhere to all Cenovus and regulatory HSE policies, including:
  • Safe work practices in hazardous environments (H2S, confined space, etc.)
  • Proper use of PPE and gas detection equipment
• Participate in hazard assessments, safety meetings, and incident reporting
• Ensure environmental sampling aligns with Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and federal requirements

Equipment, Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain field sampling equipment such as:
  • Sample cylinders, bailers, pumps, and probes
  • Gas sampling containers and flow measurement tools
• Calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain data integrity
• Coordinate with lab personnel for quality assurance and control

Qualifications

Education:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• High school education, or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

• Ability to work long hours with physically demanding work, often outdoors and in the elements

Physical & Work Conditions

• Frequent travel to remote field locations
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions (extreme cold/heat)
• Ability to:
  • Lift up to 25–50 lbs
  • Work around heavy equipment and industrial hazards

• Rotation 11.43 Hrs Per day, 7 on 7 off Fly in Fly Out (or Busing available)

Qualifications