Job Description

Worker Type: Employee
Group: Sustainability Department
Job Post End Date: 11/18/2023

About this opportunity:

Supporting the Vice-President of Government Affairs and the Director of Sustainability, the Senior Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing general administrative support to the Sustainability and Government Affairs teams. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment with a high level of productivity.

About Cenovus:

We\xe2\x80\x99re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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\xe2\x80\x99s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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Why we work at Cenovus:

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  Safety as a core value
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  Competitive compensation
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  Flex time
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  Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
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  Volunteering opportunities
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  Community Investment activities
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  Inclusive work environment
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  Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
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  Company/team building events

Responsibilities:

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  Support leaders with calendar and inbox management, as required.
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  Coordinate meetings with internal and external parties as required. Handle all meeting logistics and arrangements including ensuring the required technology support, making food/beverage arrangements as applicable, and greeting external guests.
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  Independently lead general office administration tasks such as coordinating team meetings, maintaining contact lists, reconciling and processing expenditures, maintaining files, and arranging for department stationary supplies.
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  Managing conference bookings and travel arrangements (domestic and International) and processing associated expense reports.
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  Assist in budget planning and invoice processing and tracking. Ensure the recognition, training and other discretionary budgets are used effectively.
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  Facilitate Safety, Sustainability & Reserves (SSR) Committee and Board submissions by ensuring preparation, review and submission timelines as understood and met. Liaise with CSO\xe2\x80\x99s Executive Assistant, SSR Committee Secretary and Corporate Secretarial group as required.
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  Facilitate SOX Certificate sign-off as part of the quarterly reporting process.
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  Maintain team SharePoint sites for access provisions, file structure and document retention; with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure quick and easy access to key documents and information.
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  Support the teams\xe2\x80\x99 internal and external lobbying reporting function.
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  Plan team building activities and ensure team members are recognized for milestones and achievements.
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  Handle logistics for new hires, employee changes, office moves, and technology requirements as needed.
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  Seek opportunities to streamline processes through approach or technology tools to assist in effective reporting within the department, to Senior Management and to the Executive Team.

Qualifications:

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  Minimum of 8+ years of administrative experience, preferably supporting Senior level Executives.
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  Strong organization skills, with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and meet deadlines.
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the company and with external contacts.
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  Displays tact and good judgment in resolving problems and answering inquiries.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint Online.
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  Experience with Concur, OpenInvoice, and SAP would be an asset.
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  Able to work independently in a fast-paced, varied, and diverse environment with changing priorities.
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  Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity.
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  Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it\xe2\x80\x99s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as \xe2\x80\x98diversity in action,\xe2\x80\x99 creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

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 .

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 17, 2023.

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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