Cenovus
Contractor Operator
Onsite
POSTED
6/17/2026
Job Description
We have an immediate opportunity for a Contract Operator. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to effectively participate as a team member in the operation and maintenance of our gas and oil wells and facilities. The operations team ensures the maximum performance of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical while managing the day-to-day operation of gas plant facilities.
Location: Elmworth Gas Plant.
The shift to start is 4 days on – 3 days off schedule working a 10-hour workday.
With overtime opportunities available dependent on scheduling, coverage and engagement status.
Once fully trained, the schedule will be a 28-day schedule, where the working time will be 7 days worked and 7 nights worked in a mixed rotation over a 4-week period. Detailed schedule to be confirmed after the training period is completed.
Responsibilities:
•Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CVE's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
• Ensure HSE issues are given primary consideration in all activities undertaken within area of responsibility. Models and coaches on behaviors to help a safety culture in which unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, are to be reported so corrective actions can be taken
• Understand and perform safety, environmental and regulatory responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lockout, emergency response and implement safe work procedures
• Promotes a culture where setting goals, achieving and measuring results is expected
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain books for accounting.
• Perform housekeeping, performance monitoring and maintenance activities
• Must be able to meet all the Operators roles and responsibilities as per CVE document.
Basic/Required Qualifications:• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum 4th Class power Engineering – preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Cenovus Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing.
• Strong field/plant operating background.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License (drivers abstract is required).
• Utilize computer programs without assistance (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP).
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Valid and updated safety tickets (First Aid, CPR, TDG, WHMIS and H2S certifications)
• Strong team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to champion change
Personal vehicle (truck) required.
Qualifications
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About Cenovus
We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.
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.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Role summary
Contractor Operator
Onsite
TYPE
Contract · 12 Months
STARTS
7/13/2026
POSTED
1 day ago
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