Environmental Engineer Student

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

Come be part of Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of about 5,000 total employees. 
 

What role will you play in our team

 
We have Environmental Student positions available at multiple locations. At each location the Environmental and Regulatory Student is responsible for supporting the Environment and Regulatory teams ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and approvals and supporting implementation of the company’s environmental strategy.

Positions are available at multiple locations including Calgary, Cold Lake, and our Kearl Oils Sands Mine. Note that our Kearl site is located north of Fort McMurray and will be on rotation with either a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule or a 4 days on 3 days off schedule, flying in and out of Calgary or Edmonton. 
 

What you will do
 
The Environment and Regulatory Student will support an operation by completing regulatory analyses, maintaining existing regulatory compliance systems, and ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.  The position will keep up-to-date with assigned regulations and support ExxonMobil Advocacy staff to drive reasonable rulemaking and interpretations.  Actual job role could vary based on experience and knowledge of candidate(s).  The position is located at the supported site. 

• Providing environmental/engineering advice on environmental aspects to support the day-to-day operations in one or more of the following areas:
• Air management including air emissions, inventories and modelling
• Water management including chemical and physical hydrology and hydrogeology
• Waste management
• Ecology including wildlife, biodiversity and vegetation management
• Spill prevention and response
• Advise on environmental and regulatory requirements and collaborate to implement cost-effective solutions
• Execute day-to-day Environment, Climate and Regulatory practices, programs, data management and reporting including Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS); provide training and support to operations, including learnings from incidents
• Support environmental business planning, permitting, and environmental impact assessment processes
• Build and engage the network to effectively support compliance assurance systems
• Identify non-conformances with key Environment, Climate and Regulatory practices and systems, and support implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with Environment, Climate and Regulatory standards

About you
 
Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of at least 2nd year or higher in Engineering with an Environmental / Civil major or designation, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Management degree
• Currently enrolled in a university program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational leadership skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong detail orientation
• Strong business ethics
• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required for this site-based positions
   

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
 

• Previous industry or environmental experience is considered beneficial, but not essential
• Ability to adapt to challenging projects, working in a high pace and often changing work environment
• Self-motivation with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve
   

Start date: January 3, 2027
 

Work Term: 12 months (preferred, would consider 8 or 16 months)
 

Location:

• Calgary, AB
• Kearl Oil Sands Mine, AB (rotation)
• Cold Lake, AB 

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 ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• Screening documentation will include proof of eligibility for Canadian employment (birth certificate or passport or citizen certification), driver’s license and abstract, and most recent education transcripts
   

Application deadline:  September 30, 2026

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. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [email protected].

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.

Job ID: 108322

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