Field Operator Indigenous Internship Program Job Cold Lake area,Alberta Canada,Social Work

What you will do

While working under the supervision of an experienced mentor you will perform various duties as required by your select area of employment following all Imperial Safety, Security, Health & Environmental (SSHE) policies.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and are you comfortable driving a pick-up truck.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

To be considered, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office to your application. This information will be used for the purpose of identifying your eligibility for the program. Please do not attach a copy of your membership card. Proof of membership must come from one of the following communities:

Cold Lake First Nations

Beaver Lake Cree Nation

Frog Lake First Nation

Heart Lake First Nation

Kehewin Cree Nation

Onion Lake First Nation

Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Whitefish/Goodfish Lake First Nation

Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

Elizabeth Métis Settlement

Fishing Lake Métis Settlement

Kikino Métis Settlement

Métis Nation of Alberta – Region 2

Métis Nation of Alberta – Region 1* (
* Born in, or resident of, Lac La Biche only)

Start date: May, 2026.

Work term: Up to a one-year paid internship with possibility of a one-year extension. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, possibility for offer of full-time employment.

Location: Cold Lake, AB

Your benefits

A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.

Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.

Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.

Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups:
Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).

The opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced employees in a learning environment where you can utilize your current skills and develop new ones

A company that values and celebrates diversity and inclusion, which includes employee-led networks such as the Women in Wage Network and Imperial Indigenous Network

Training from the business line colleague for day-to-day work activities and an Indigenous network "Mentor"

Transportation to and from the work site is provided to those within 80 km from the Cold Lake operations. If you reside further than 80 km away, you are required to make arrangements for a pick-up point within the 80 km.

Other Considerations

Please include the following information in your resume as part of your online application:
Your key skills/talents Any notable achievements or awards you have received Tell us about any particular hobbies/interests you may have outside of work and/or school Any volunteer experience you may have including organization name, location, position, start date, end date Any academic or community references including name, relationship to you, phone number and email address

For applicants given an offer, pre-employment background screening will be required. This will require you to provide copies of your valid driver's license, 5-year most recent driver's abstract (dated within the last 6 months) and high school diploma or GED.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.

To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial…


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