New Grad, CPA Candidate, Calgary (May 2025)

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 03/21/2025

Start Date: May 2025  

Location:  Calgary, AB

About this opportunity  

Cenovus’s New Grad Program aims to attract, develop and retain exceptional new grads to build a top talent pipeline for the company​. The program provides new grads with a broad understanding of Cenovus’s core business through challenging work assignments, training and development, field exposure and the opportunity to develop a large network of contacts through networking and mentorship opportunities.  

Our pre-approved CPA training program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span Cenovus’s varied financial business areas. These rotations have more progressively complex responsibilities, which help develop the competencies required to successfully meet the qualifications of the CPA designation. 

Upon completing this program, the CPA will be placed in a role within the organization. This role will be based on business needs, and relocation may be required.  

Note: The application deadline for this position is Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm (MST). 

What you’ll do 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Rotating through three 12-month work rotations in Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, or Business Unit Accounting to attain competencies required for CPA.

• Performing analysis and preparing financial reports used by management and key partners. Understand the impact of strategic and operational decisions on financial results.

• Explaining year-to-date results by preparing monthly reports that include actual, budget, and forecast data.

• Analyzing business processes, systems and data requirements and suggesting potential improvements to meet information needs.

• Prepare information needed for operational plans, budgets and forecasts.

Who you are 

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:  

• Legally eligible to work in Canada   

• Available to begin work May 2025   

• Must have an undergraduate in accounting, finance or a related field obtained by April 30, 2025, and completed within the last 2 years (2023, 2024 or 2025).  

 You must have completed: 

• Pre-requisite business and accounting courses as specified by CPA Alberta. 

• All CPA Alberta prerequisite courses prior to commencement of Core 1 in May 2025. 

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. 

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 ca[email protected]. 

To be considered for a position, please complete all Work Experience fields in the job application in addition to attaching your résumé/CV. Applications without a recent transcript attached will not be considered.  

New Grad Program Benefits: 

• Access to New Grad Program Committees including Learning & Development, Networking & Engagement, Buddy Program, Brown Bag, and the Social Committee.  

• Various support from direct leaders, program leads, ambassadors and more.  

• 3 rotations yearly that build a breadth of development and business acumen in future leaders and technical experts. 

• Learning paths comprising of technical and business/professional courses. 

Relocation: 

If you will need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, support will be provided as per Cenovus’ internal policies. 

Additional information  

• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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 maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. 

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work. 

Find Cenovus on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.  

For more information, please visit cenovus.com. 

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’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit cenovus.com. 

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.  

Notification

To be considered for a position,  please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.

Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.

Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted.  We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.

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