Student Field Safety

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.
Posting Close Date: 10/20/2026
Ovintiv’s program is a comprehensive summer internship designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. As an intern you will spend the summer working closely with an experienced mentor and be assigned various other responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to Ovintiv.
Ovintiv is dedicated to ensuring the safety and health of our workforce and the communities in which we operate. Interns in our Safety team gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting field operations across the upstream oil and gas industry. To ensure interns are given meaningful, value-added assignments, we do not create specific work assignments until a successful candidate is selected.
Some responsibilities of this role may include:
Supporting field safety programs, education, and awareness initiatives
Participating in field inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities
Assisting with risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Supporting industrial hygiene and occupational health activities
Analyzing process safety data to identify trends and leading indicators
Assisting with safety management system improvements, regulatory compliance initiatives, and the implementation of new safety technologies
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
Must reside or be willing to reside in Grande Prairie, AB, or Dawson Creek, BC.
Travel in Western Canada is required.
Must be pursuing a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental health and safety (EHS), occupational health, or a closely related health and safety discipline.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
Available May 3, 2027 – August 19, 2027.
This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of theOvintiv

Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $23.13 - $32.02 CAD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS  Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence.
At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands‑on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills.
You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.
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