New Grad, CPA Candidate, Calgary (May 2026)

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 05/02/2025

Start Date: May 2026 

Location:  Calgary

About this opportunity  

Cenovus’s Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) New Grad Program aims to attract, develop and retain exceptional new grads to build a top-tier 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 an extensive 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. 

*Multiple positions available   

Application deadline:

External - 11:59 p.m. MT May 1, 2025

Internal - 11:59 p.m. MT May 12, 2025

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 authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)  

• Must have an undergraduate or higher degree in accounting, finance or a related field obtained by April 30, 2026, and completed within the last 2 years (2024, 2025, 2026)

• Previous accounting or finance experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset

• Previous oil and gas industry experience (inclusive of summer or co-op/internship) is an asset

• Exposure to accounting software and/or SAP is an asset

• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, curiosity and analytical skills

• Communication skills, both written and verbal

• Desire to pursue a long-term career in the energy industry

 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 2026

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 [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.  

Benefits of Cenovus’s CPA New Grad Program

• Cenovus is a pre-approved CPA training office, which ensures candidates will attain all competencies required by CPA Alberta by the end of their three rotations.

• Receive support throughout the CPA professional education program (PEP) modules and Common Final Examination (CFE), including supplementary practice cases and marking, mentorship and group learning sessions.

• Cenovus builds detailed study plans for candidates to follow during the eight-week Capstone II course.

• Provides technical refreshers (financial reporting, tax, assurance, etc.) to prepare for the CFE.

• Work-life balance: managers respect that candidates need time to study.

• Paid study days for module exams and the CFE.

• Current and past CPA students build a lasting community to support each other. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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 [email protected]

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 sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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

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, equitable 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 targets and 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.

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