Job Description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada\'s energy resources - applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society\'s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream Infrastructure & Site Solutions team at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB

What role you will play in our team

Want to learn how large energy corporations engage and benefit local Indigenous communities? Are you interested in how Benefits Agreements between Indigenous communities and extractive sector corporations are structured? Do you want to know more about Indigenous engagement frameworks? We are seeking a summer student to help the socioeconomic team review, steward and improve our Benefits Agreement management with our Indigenous neighbors in areas we operate.

What you will do

• Perform structure and obligation analysis on existing benefit agreements
• Generate training and stewardship documents, outlining themes, obligations and commitments
• Research benefit agreement structures and create comparative analysis for internal organization
• Work will help train new leaders in the importance and commitments underpinning existing benefit agreements, and create framework for new agreements
• Typical week is 40 hours, M-F
• May include travel to operating areas (Cold Lake, Fort McMurray)

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Current student in a University or college program at an accredited institution
• Valid high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work individually, as well as in a team situation, with minimal supervision
• Skilled at detail-oriented critical analysis
• Can summarize detailed/complex information in a way easily understandable by non-experts

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Preference for post-secondary students in a business, pre-law or Indigenous Studies related field
• If you are a candidate who wishes to self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations or M\xc3\xa9tis) for eligibility in our preferential Indigenous recruitment program, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office to your application. This information will be used solely for the purpose of confirming your eligibility for the preferential recruitment process. Please do not attach a copy of your membership card. Proof of membership must come from an indigenous community in one of the following operating areas: Ft Mcmurray, Cold lake, Edmonton or Calgary.

Start date: May, 2024

Location: Calgary, AB

Other Considerations

• We will carefully review your application, recognizing and appreciating the time and effort you put into it. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
• Work term: 4 months
• Certain preferences in the recruitment process will be provided to candidates that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations or Metis) from one of the communities mentioned above. A proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office will need to be attached to your application.

Application Deadline: Feb 29,2024

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see for more information on Imperial\'s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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