Indigenous Student Program

Our Indigenous Student Program (formerly Summer Aboriginal Student Program) is more than just a work term. It provides Indigenous students with meaningful work experience across our operations in Canada every year. By joining our team, we can help you explore your career aspirations – better yet, there may be an opportunity to become a full-time Suncor employee after you graduate!

You will work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the energy industry, and your work assignments will support your academic and career growth. You’ll also get a chance to connect with peers, mentors, and members of Journeys (our Indigenous employee inclusion network).

We have multiple roles available throughout the year throughout our operations, such as:

Engineering
Accounting/Finance
Supply Chain Management
Human Resources
Environmental Health and Safety
Operations

Here's what Indigenous students in our program had to say about working at Suncor

Courtney, student in Suncor's indigenous student program

Courtney
2020 student
Engineering
Fort McMurray

“Throughout my three terms here, I’ve always been challenged and it’s pushed me to really develop well rounded skills and has opened new doors that I had no idea I would be interested in. I’ve also grown a community at Suncor where I have made lifelong friends and feel supported by my colleagues.”

Bryn Ziegeman, student in Suncor's indigenous student program

Bryn
2020 student
Finance
Calgary

“There is a reason Suncor sees so many returning students like myself. Each student is treated as a crucial part of the organization, providing us the opportunity for growth and advancement in the company. Additionally, being a part of the Indigenous Student Program has allowed me to start my journey toward gathering knowledge of my ancestry, as well as allowing me to apply it to my life here in Calgary.”

Veronica Big Plume, student in Suncor's indigenous student program

Veronica
2020 student
Supply Chain Management
Calgary

“It’s been such an amazing journey working with Suncor, I feel like I’m living the best of both my worlds. I’ve been offered every opportunity to learn, grow, fine-tune my Supply Chain work skills and share my amazing cultural experiences with everyone I work with. With all the love, guidance and support I’ve received at Suncor, I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding work term!”

Krysthel Bagshaw, student in Suncor's indigenous student program

Krysthel
2020 student
Finance
Calgary

“I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Indigenous Student Program. This experience has fostered my development from a student to a professional, and has pushed me to learn more about my roots and culture. I believe this professional and personal milestone will be a great start as I move along in my career.”