Student, Facilities Engineering, Minnedosa (january 2026)

Mechanical Engineering Student Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

During a one-year term at the Cenovus Minnedosa Ethanol Plant, the mechanical engineering student will play a key role in supporting plant operations through hands-on involvement in small-scale engineering projects, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and maintenance initiatives. The experience will provide exposure to industrial systems, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Note: The application deadline for this position is Sunday, October 19th, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST).

What you'll do:

• Process Troubleshooting. Work with the team to identify and solve process inefficiencies, equipment failures and bottlenecks.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for maintenance activities when required.
• Complete technical reports, data collection, drawing markups and calculations.
• Utilize project management skills to execute projects.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects throughout the work term.
• Utilize programs such as Microsoft Office, SAP, Adobe, Bluebeam, AutoCAD
• Utilize AI/machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret data.

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
• Available to begin work in January 2026
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinker and ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, high-performing, team environment
• Flexible to changing work demands and ability to prioritize
• Innovative, with a strong desire to learn and the ability to encourage new ways of looking at problems, processes or solutions
• Demonstrates collaboration by actively seeking out diverse people and organizations to collectively achieve business goals
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of key safety principles and demonstrated safety leadership

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education:

• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Program Undergraduate Program at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term
• Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions:

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, working at a site, etc.

Safety Sensitive:

• This may be a safety-sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.

Submission:

Please submit a resume in PDF document.

Student Program Benefits:

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch 'n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.

Additional Information:

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.