Worker Type: New Grad

Job Post End Date: 04/27/2026

**Start Date:**May 2027

**Location:**Calgary

About this opportunity

Cenovus’sChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) New Grad Programis designed to attract, develop, and retain high‑potential recent graduates who are committed to earning their CPA designation. The program offers a comprehensive introduction to Cenovus’s core business through meaningful and challenging work assignments, formal training and development, field exposure, and opportunities to build a strong professional network through mentorship and networking. Successful candidates will simultaneously complete Alberta’s CPA Professional Program, scheduled to launch in January 2027.

CPA New Grads will complete three consecutive 12‑month rotational placements within teams supporting corporate functions or operational reporting. Each rotation increases in scope and complexity, enabling participants to progressively build the competencies required to meet the qualifications of Alberta’s CPA Professional Program.

Cenovus supports participants throughout their CPA journey by offering paid study days, reimbursement for CPA modules and exams, and exam preparation resources. Upon successfully completing the New Grad Program, participants will transition into a permanent role at Cenovus, aligned to business needs. Relocation may be required depending on the position.

• Multiple positions available

Application deadline

External - 11:59 p.m. MT April 27, 2026

Internal - 11:59 p.m. MT May 11, 2026

What you’ll do

Responsibilities may include:

• Completing three 12-month work rotations on teams such as Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, or Business Unit Accounting, to attain CPA competencies.
• Preparing reports and analysis to understand results, trends, and key drivers, for a range of stakeholders, including finance leaders, executives, auditors, and operational teams.
• Researching accounting or tax guidance and summarizing the application to business situations.
• Supporting month‑end and quarter‑end close activities by preparing schedules, journal entries, and documentation used for internal and external financial reporting.
• Performing reconciliations, control checks, and variance analysis to validate financial results, investigate discrepancies, and explain movements to management and business partners.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and controls, and assist with implementing enhancements.

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• By April 30, 2027, obtained an undergraduate or higher degree in accounting, finance or a related field. Degrees must be completed within the last 2 years (2027, 2026 or 2025).
• Committed to achieving your Canadian CPA designation with a desire to pursue a long-term career in the energy industry.
• Previous accounting or finance experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset.
• Previous oil and gas industry experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset.
• Curiosity, creative thinking as well as problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 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)

You must have completed:

• Pre-requisite business and accounting courses as specified by CPA Alberta before May 1, 2027.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education if you don’t meet a specific requirement.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email campusrelations@cenovus.com.

To be considered for a position, please complete allWork Experiencefields in the job application in addition to attaching your résumé/CV.Applications without a recent transcript attached will not be considered.

Relocation:

If you will need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, support will be provided as per Cenovus’ internal policies.

Additional information

-Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who we are

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit cenovus.com .

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

Who we are:

Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. 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.

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New Grad Program

We all want to start our careers on the right foot, and Cenovus Energy’s New Grad Program helps you do exactly that. Through three, 12-month rotations in your chosen discipline, you’ll get access to real-world projects, cutting-edge technology, and mentorship from industry experts.

What we offer:

-**Total rewards:**Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, vacation time and pension contributions to support your financial future. -**Networking & events:**Attend career development sessions, build your professional network and engage in volunteer work. -**New Grad committee:**Enjoy fun and inclusive events that help build community and foster connections across the organization. -**Relocation support:**Relocation assistance may be available.

The Cenovus experience

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes — for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

• Our values:

  • Protect what matters
  • Do it right
  • Make it better
  • Do it together

-*Cenovus Cares:*We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program,Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

• Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

• Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).

• Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .

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