Process Engineering Student

Position: Process Engineering Student May 2026

What you will do

Imperial is recruiting for a variety of positions at Stratcona Refinery located in Edmonton, AB. Typical responsibilities may include:

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including operations, reliability, process technical and automation engineers to support safe and reliable unit operation

Work with cross functional teams to identify, develop and implement operational and facility improvements with focus on safety, reliability, economics and sustainability

Effectively communicate status of unit operation, improvement opportunities and operating costs to various stakeholders

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Studying to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline)

University Engineering student available for a work term beginning in January 2026

Currently enrolled in a University Engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term

Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills

Preferred Qualifications /

Experience:

Previous industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essential

Commitment to safety on and off the job

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for all roles

Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment

Location: Edmonton, AB

Start Date: May, 2026

Work Term: 8, 12, 16 months (Depending on Student's availability)

Other Considerations

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

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

In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates

Final date to receive applications: January 13, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply. Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

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Eligibility to work in Canada All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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