Summer Student, IS Systems Developer

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 Digital Technology Services (DTS) team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2026. 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:

• Assist the Information Systems (IS) team to develop customer focused technology solutions
• Provide application assistance to our user community
• Responding to assigned trouble tickets
• Communicating with business users on progress/status of assigned tickets
• Collaborate with the IS team in the implementation of various technology initiatives
• Assist users with access to data from various systems and providing backend support for building business intelligence reports and visualizations
• Assist with process development, process modelling, and documentation
• Help maintain Software Inventory and System Architecture Diagrams, provide coverage with System Administration duties, including user setups, password resets, and master record administration
• Maintain and cleanup software repositories and maintain development wikis
• Assist with redevelopment of several integrations between SAP and 3rd party systems
• Other duties as assigned

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 Bachelor of Computer Science, Commerce (with Information Systems focus), Software Engineering or other similar post-secondary program is preferred
• Proficient with SQL and procedural programming in relational databases
• Exposure to oil & gas industry software applications, including SAP, ArcGIS, Metrix, and CS Explorer is considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Python, REST APIs, and use of Markdown for documentation
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Great problem solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot/isolate software issues
• Self-motivated and with ability to show strong initiative while working on tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time and data management skills, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job postings are typically only open for applications for one week so please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript today.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off and hybrid work options for office-based roles

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

• Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study

• Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

• Competitive compensation 

• 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.