Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 07/13/2026
About this opportunity:
Cenovus is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Operations Senior Supervisor to lead refinery operations and drive safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible performance. Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, this role is accountable for leading a high-performing team of operators, executing daily and weekly operational plans, and ensuring disciplined control of work across critical refinery units. We are looking for a leader who sets clear expectations, drives accountability, and fosters a culture of teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while delivering consistent business results.
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Work Environment:
This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area,
This is a full-time employee position working 12 hours 7 days on, 7 days off, day shift rotation.
What you’ll do:
Champion health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance and driving a culture focused on zero incidents and environmental harm.
Lead and manage refinery Operations personnel to achieve daily and weekly production targets, including prioritization and execution of work activities.
Oversee control of work processes (LOTO, isolation plans, abnormal conditions) to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
Drive execution of daily orders, maintenance schedules, and short-term operational plans while supporting plant start-ups, shutdowns, and process recovery.
Ensure effective shift handovers, approve logbooks and timesheets, manage staffing coverage, and facilitate safety and operational meetings.
Manage team performance through coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and ensuring training and competency compliance.
Lead emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, incident initial response, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) activation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support unit performance, plant optimization, energy and chemical efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 10 years of Operations experience, including at least 5 years in a refinery or related industrial environment.
Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering certification or related engineering degree required
Previous leadership experience in a refinery or petrochemical setting preferred.
Working knowledge of union agreements and labor relations practices considered an asset.
Strong understanding of process flow diagrams and refinery systems.
Demonstrated problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities in complex operational environments.
Solid knowledge of safety management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Comprehensive understanding of refinery operations and process fundamentals.
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 sensitive, 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 July 12, 2026.
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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Who we are:
Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. 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’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, 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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