PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.
At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. To support our growth plans, we are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.
THE ROLE:
PETRONAS Canada is a great place to launch a career that is enriched with knowledge, technical skills and mentorship. Our summer student program provides an opportunity to experience real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, network with other students and create a vision for your future career path.
Working with our Sustainability team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2025. During your summer, you will gain exposure to the energy industry by attending sessions hosted by subject matter experts and will have an opportunity to showcase your learnings with your student network. We are looking for capable, energetic, and driven individuals to join us in our passion for progress. Expand your potential with us!
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
- Support ongoing Sustainability initiatives (including Carbon Abatement) and External Affairs
- Research Canadian climate policy and carbon reduction technology
- Prepare presentation material for use by Senior leadership
- Gather competitive intelligence on PETRONAS’ competitors’ efforts in relation to Sustainability
- Exposure to projects including external affairs and community investment
- Participate in various projects as needed
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a post-secondary institution in Canada, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after the work term
- Enrolled in Commerce, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Engineering or Environmental Sciences program, 3rd or 4th year preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is considered an asset
- Exceptional researcher, with advanced analytical skills
- Curious and passionate about Sustainability
- Adaptable to changing priorities with demonstrated complex problem-solving and decision-making skills
- The ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with your team, peers, and diverse business groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time and data management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript today.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:
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Flexible arrangement options including working from home and a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off (office-based roles)
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Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
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Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study
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Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career
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Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
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Competitive compensation
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Work for a company that is making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we work
PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
What We Do
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is a leading global energy company committed to powering society’s progress in a responsible and sustainable manner. With close to 50,000 employees and a global reach spanning over 100 countries, we are ranked among the world’s largest corporations by revenue in the Fortune Media IP Ltd’s 2022 Fortune Global 500® list.
As Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, we safeguard and manage the nation’s hydrocarbon resources to ensure national energy security and maximise value. We explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons as well as cleaner energy solutions. We have three core businesses, namely Upstream, Gas and Downstream, supported by Project Delivery and Technology division, which acts as an enabler. We recently launched Gentari, our new entity providing customers with cleaner energy and lower carbon solutions in three core offerings – renewables, hydrogen and green mobility alongside our core portfolio.
We remain committed to produce oil and gas in a differentiated manner, with focus on reducing carbon emissions and at competitive cost. Our hydrocarbon portfolio today is two-thirds gas, which puts us in an advantageous position as gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will continue to play a vital role even as the energy system evolves. As one of the leading LNG players in the world, PETRONAS will continue to serve the global LNG demand.
As a responsible and conscientious global energy player, sustainability is at the heart of our business and how we operate. Our commitment to responsible business growth and positive contributions to society and the environment remains unwavering. Fuelled by our passion to be a partner for our customers in the journey towards a lower carbon energy future, every step we take brings us closer towards achieving our aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).
