New Grad, Human Resources

Worker Type:
New Grad Job Post End Date: 10/30/2026

Start Date:

June 2027

Location:

Calgary, AB

Cenovus's New Grad Program aims to attract, develop, and retain exceptional new grads to build a top talent pipeline for the company. The program provides new grads with a broad understanding of Cenovus's core business through challenging work assignments, training and development, field exposure and the opportunity to develop a large network of contacts through networking and mentorship opportunities. Our Program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span Cenovus's varied business areas.

Upon completion of the three-year program, you will be matched to a permanent role within the organization. This role will be based on business need and relocation may be required. Within the HR Function, your rotations could sit within many exciting business units, including:
Strategic HR Partnerships Talent Employee Wellbeing & Rewards Employee Engagement Leadership and Employee Development HR Operations and Analytics.

Note:

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 pm MT on October 29th, 2026.

• Provide timely and accurate support for employee lifecycle processes while partnering with employees, leaders, and HR teams.
• Support programs and initiatives across Strategic HR Partnerships, Talent, Employee Wellbeing & Rewards, Employee Engagement, Leadership & Employee Development, and HR Operations & Analytics.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies, programs, and processes to respond to employee and leader inquiries in alignment with Cenovus's values and practices.
• Assist in the development of HR resources and communications, including process documentation, FAQs, training materials, and employee communications.
• Contribute to key HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding, talent and performance processes, learning and development, engagement initiatives, and compensation and benefits programs.
• Support HR reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives to enhance employee experience and business outcomes.
• Participate in projects that improve HR programs, processes, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support additional HR activities and projects as required based on business needs.

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 Human Resources, Business, or Management related program degree obtained by May 31, 2027 and completed within the last 2 years (2025, 2026, 2027).
• Has less than two years of professional experience related to this discipline of study, excluding student experience.

• 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.

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

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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.

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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. Find Cenovus on Linked In, Facebook and Instagram.

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…