Summer Relief Railcar Loader/maintenance Labourer
About this opportunity:
Reporting to the Back-up Shift supervisor, the Summer Relief Railcar Loader/Maintenance Labourer’s primary function is to perform general maintenance laborer support as well as asphalt tank car loading at the Lloydminster Asphalt Refinery in Lloydminster, AB.
Please note: this is a temporary position ending November 30, 2025.
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Work Environment:
Candidates must have the ability to work various hours (day shifts only). Work schedule to be determined.
Overtime as required based on business needs and schedules.
This position is based out of our Lloydminster Refinery facility and would require the successful candidate to reside/relocate to the area.
Successful candidate will be required to work in a wide variety of conditions due to the nature of the operation (working at heights, in confined spaces, with noise, in extreme weather. conditions, toxic environments, etc.).
This is a unionized role (UNIFOR).
What you’ll do:
Perform daily operations of loading asphalt products to tank cars
Participate in day-to-day maintenance activities
Operate heavy duty equipment (forklift, tractor, all-terrain vehicles, track mobile)
Perform general laborer and housekeeping duties within all areas of the Refinery
Ensure all work is performed in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with Cenovus’s policies and procedures
Participate in Health and Safety Programs and initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum Grade 12 education or GED equivalent
The following experience would be considered an asset: post-secondary/technical/trade program; candidates with minimum 4th class Power Engineering certification or partial completion of 4th class is preferred; related tank car loading experience; previous process operations or maintenance experience in an industrial setting; and/or safety training certifications such as TDG, Confined Space I/II, H2S Alive, etc
Basic understanding of safety and regulatory standards.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
Strong trouble-shooting skills
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
As this position has been identified as safety critical, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.
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, February 26th, 2025.
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.
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to improving value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
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.
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The requirements of this posting 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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