Student opportunities

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Suncor student jobs are more than just a work term. They provide you with meaningful and challenging work experiences to help enable you to determine where you want your career to go – better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent employees after they graduate.

You will work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the energy industry and your work assignments and mentoring will offer you extraordinary academic and career growth.

We hire a variety of disciplines from business, engineering, computer science/data analytics and environmental sciences.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our student programs, you must be returning to post-secondary education following completion of the work term.

Term length

We typically offer work terms of four, eight, 12 and 16 months in length depending on your availability and academic schedule.

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Meet Richard

Richard is studying civil engineering at the University of British Columbia and is an Oil Sands student at the Suncor Energy Centre in Calgary.

“The work we do here has a meaningful impact on the world. We operate some of the largest equipment in unique locations, at world-class facilities and – most importantly – alongside some incredible people. When I fuel up at the pump, I know I played a part in making it possible.” he says.

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Posting dates

Our student opportunities are posted four months in advance:

  • December/January for a May start date
  • April/May for a September start date
  • August/September for a January start date.

Relocation support

Once you accept an offer, we will work with you to help make the transition. If you need to move to your work location, we’ll make it easy by assisting with travel and relocation expenses. We’ll also connect you with other students who are already working with us.

Compensation and benefits

Student positions are paid positions. Suncor students receive competitive pay and may be eligible for some flexible days off.

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Meet Nabeeha

Nabeeha is studying accounting at the University of Calgary and is a student for our External Reporting team in the Finance department.

“I was eager to gain experience in the oil and gas industry, and Suncor stood out for its wide range of student opportunities in accounting and finance. I’ve also heard great things from previous students at the company and was hoping to share a similar experience,” she says.

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