Contract Deployed OSO Training & Competency Assurance Advisor

Job Description

Cenovus is seeking an experienced Training & Competency Assurance Advisor to support workforce capability, compliance, and operational excellence across our Oil Sands operations. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering training programs, administering competency assurance processes, and ensuring employees and contractors meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate technical, safety, and operational training programs.
• Administer competency and qualification processes for employees and contractors.
• Conduct training needs assessments and identify competency gaps.
• Support onboarding, role-specific training, and workforce development initiatives.
• Maintain training and competency records within learning management systems.
• Monitor compliance with company, regulatory, and site-specific requirements.
• Generate training and competency reports and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and contractor teams to ensure workforce readiness.
• Support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating adult learning and developing competency programs.
• Strong understanding of operational safety, workforce qualifications, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and competency tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

• Oil Sands mining or in-situ operations.
• Operational, maintenance, or safety leadership experience.
• Training, adult education, or competency assessor certifications.
• Experience supporting contractor workforce qualification programs.

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