Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 04/01/2026

About this opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for aLaboratory Technologistto join our Analytical Services Laboratory (ASL) at the Lloydminster Refinery. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this self-motivated individual will be responsible for analyzing field samples from the Lloydminster area to meet client requested turnaround times. The ASL is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory which holds a quality system of the highest standard developed over the last 19 years and accepts oil, water, gas and various other sample matrices from the field, company facilities and the Lloydminster Refinery.

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Work environment:

• This is a full-time employee position working at the Refinery in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area. Note there is no public transportation in Lloydminster.

What you’ll do:

• Performing analytical testing by following standard operating procedures on various oil samples, utilizing analytical instruments for the following analytes: density, viscosity, TAN, various titrations (Karl Fischer, H2S), vapor pressure, Micro carbon residue, XRF, trace nitrogen and sulfur, organic chlorides, various distillations, water and sediment content, flash point
• Data capture and reporting
• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and analytical equipment
• Perform field sampling which includes refinery culverts, process waters, ponds, gas sampling in the refinery, field UST sampling and passive air monitoring
• Month-end and Mid-month LACT mixing
• Generating and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Performing quality control and quality assurance checks on work performed, acting when data is non-conforming and taking appropriate corrective actions
• Receiving and recording samples delivered by the customers into the Laboratory Information Management System
• Monitoring and maintaining consumable/material inventory within testing section
• Providing various housekeeping duties as required, such as disposing samples

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• 2-year diploma in Chemical Technology or Petroleum Technology or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field
• Eligibility for certification with ASET, Eligibility for membership with APCA will be an asset
• 3 years of experience within the petroleum industry, with focus on laboratory testing and/or field sampling
• Knowledge of oil analysis methodology
• Must possess strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation

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

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, March 31, 2026

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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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Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, 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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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

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 .

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.

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