Operations Readiness Coordinator Student - Calgary
About the role
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 in support of a net-zero future. 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 the Upstream Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB
What Role You Will Play In Our Team As a team member of Operations Readiness (OR) group, you are responsible for helping the team to develop, track and steward the OR deliverables for various projects being implemented in IOL Upstream assets. You will be guided by experienced employees within the OR, Project and Operations teams to fulfill your responsibilities, while also expected to bring creative/innovative ideas to make our existing work processes more cost effective and efficient.
What You Will Do Job Role description:
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Ensure availability of and coordinate input from ops/maint/tech/other services resources to support project activities in all Stages/Gates/Checkpoints of project
-
Ensure readiness for successful start-up of a facility by stewarding OR deliverables at all stages
-
Ensure smooth transition of a completed project into operations
-
Primary Job Functions:
-
Create, maintain, update OR deliverables in Smartsheet tool. Develop meaningful dashboards, insights, reports from Smartsheet to enable OR team to steward OR goals for all projects
-
Provide input to Early design basis and Project planning basis in development planning stage
-
Coordinate operations and maintenance input into Engineering Design reviews, Operability, reliability and life-cycle maintenance reviews, Staffing and Opex estimates (People, energy, chemicals etc), Startup Plans
-
Coordinate with support groups (HR, Tax, Law, SSHE, Commercial) for applicable considerations in the new facility
-
Coordinate development of Operating and Maintenance Procedures and training, as per identified competency requirements
-
Ensure Maintenance plans build up (Criticality Assessments, Equipment Strategies, Maint plans) and SPID (Spare parts identification and procurement) is completed prior to start up. Coordinate with BTC (Bengaluru Technology Center) as required by CMMS/SPID Advisors to progress the deliverables
-
Apply lessons learnt from past projects
About You Skills and Qualifications
- Engineering undergad degree student in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Mining/Industrial discipline (preference for students in Final year of degree)
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Preference for experience/skills in project management tools like Smartsheets, Tableau and all MS applications
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and influence decisions
- Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and eager to learn good presentation skills
- Willingness to travel to field sites (Cold Lake, Kearl etc.) on company business
Start date: May, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB
Work term : 12,16, 20 Months
Other Considerations
- We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- 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.
- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
Application deadline: April 1st, 2026
Stay connected with us Learn more at our website Follow us on Twitter Follow us on LinkedIN Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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 Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com .
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: 81597
About Imperial Oil
After more than a century, Imperial continues to be an industry leader in applying technology and innovation to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources. As the country’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil and natural gas, a key petrochemical producer and a leading fuels marketer from coast to coast, our company remains committed to high standards across all areas of our business.
Our people are fundamental to our success. As an integrated company, we are able to offer exciting opportunities throughout all aspects of the value chain: upstream, downstream, petrochemicals, fuels marketing and research. We encourage and facilitate professional development tailored to each career path and stage. Your role with Imperial is the first step towards a career filled with challenge, opportunity and accomplishment.
Disclaimer: Due to changes to the Competition Act, this archived information is provided solely for historical information and reference purposes. This information does not constitute an active representation of Imperial. Imperial fully disclaims any liability for the use of such information, and undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required by applicable law.
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Operations Readiness Coordinator Student - Calgary
About the role
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 in support of a net-zero future. 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 the Upstream Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB
What Role You Will Play In Our Team As a team member of Operations Readiness (OR) group, you are responsible for helping the team to develop, track and steward the OR deliverables for various projects being implemented in IOL Upstream assets. You will be guided by experienced employees within the OR, Project and Operations teams to fulfill your responsibilities, while also expected to bring creative/innovative ideas to make our existing work processes more cost effective and efficient.
What You Will Do Job Role description:
-
Ensure availability of and coordinate input from ops/maint/tech/other services resources to support project activities in all Stages/Gates/Checkpoints of project
-
Ensure readiness for successful start-up of a facility by stewarding OR deliverables at all stages
-
Ensure smooth transition of a completed project into operations
-
Primary Job Functions:
-
Create, maintain, update OR deliverables in Smartsheet tool. Develop meaningful dashboards, insights, reports from Smartsheet to enable OR team to steward OR goals for all projects
-
Provide input to Early design basis and Project planning basis in development planning stage
-
Coordinate operations and maintenance input into Engineering Design reviews, Operability, reliability and life-cycle maintenance reviews, Staffing and Opex estimates (People, energy, chemicals etc), Startup Plans
-
Coordinate with support groups (HR, Tax, Law, SSHE, Commercial) for applicable considerations in the new facility
-
Coordinate development of Operating and Maintenance Procedures and training, as per identified competency requirements
-
Ensure Maintenance plans build up (Criticality Assessments, Equipment Strategies, Maint plans) and SPID (Spare parts identification and procurement) is completed prior to start up. Coordinate with BTC (Bengaluru Technology Center) as required by CMMS/SPID Advisors to progress the deliverables
-
Apply lessons learnt from past projects
About You Skills and Qualifications
- Engineering undergad degree student in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Mining/Industrial discipline (preference for students in Final year of degree)
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Preference for experience/skills in project management tools like Smartsheets, Tableau and all MS applications
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and influence decisions
- Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and eager to learn good presentation skills
- Willingness to travel to field sites (Cold Lake, Kearl etc.) on company business
Start date: May, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB
Work term : 12,16, 20 Months
Other Considerations
- We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- 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.
- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
Application deadline: April 1st, 2026
Stay connected with us Learn more at our website Follow us on Twitter Follow us on LinkedIN Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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 Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com .
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: 81597
About Imperial Oil
After more than a century, Imperial continues to be an industry leader in applying technology and innovation to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources. As the country’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil and natural gas, a key petrochemical producer and a leading fuels marketer from coast to coast, our company remains committed to high standards across all areas of our business.
Our people are fundamental to our success. As an integrated company, we are able to offer exciting opportunities throughout all aspects of the value chain: upstream, downstream, petrochemicals, fuels marketing and research. We encourage and facilitate professional development tailored to each career path and stage. Your role with Imperial is the first step towards a career filled with challenge, opportunity and accomplishment.
Disclaimer: Due to changes to the Competition Act, this archived information is provided solely for historical information and reference purposes. This information does not constitute an active representation of Imperial. Imperial fully disclaims any liability for the use of such information, and undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required by applicable law.