Lab Coordinator
External
Cenovus Energy · Ab-christina Lake, CanadaPrepare for this interview
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About the role
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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . The Cenovus experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of a high-volume laboratory supporting samples testing and analysis for two adjacent SAGD oil sands sites.
- Prioritize and direct team work to achieve goals efficiently using people, processes, and technology
- Oversee lab operations, leveraging advanced analytical equipment (e.g., GC, ICP, titration, viscosity/density tools)
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving operational challenges and enhancing processes
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and Cenovus Operations Integrity Management System (COIMS) standards while modeling a strong safety culture
- Develop, coach, and manage team performance, including talent planning, feedback, and growth plans
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Relevant university degree or technical diploma is required
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience supported with 3+ years of proven people leadership experience
- Extensive hands-on experience operating and interpreting results from a wide range of analytical lab equipment, including chromatography, ICP, titration, and physical property analyzers
- CALA accredited Lab experience would be an asset
- We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
- 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 July 5, 2026
- 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.
- 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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com .
Benefits
Additional Information
Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 07/06/2026 About this opportunity: The Lab Coordinator is a professional role that provides overall leadership, management and operational direction to an experienced, highly skilled team comprised of 9 lab technicians and field samplers across two SAGD assets (Christina Lake and Christina Lake North) Work Environment: This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation All Oil Sands Operations sites have full-service camp facilities and recreational amenities. Transportation: Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations. Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. Christina Lake is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. and Lac La Biche, AB. Christina Lake North is serviced by flight hubs in Calgary and Edmonton. Sunrise is serviced by flight hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.
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