Environment, Health, & Safety Student – Sarnia, Ontario

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Student positions (including co-ops and interns) at Suncor are more than just a work term. They provide you with significant and meaningful work experiences to help enable you to figure out where you want your career to go – better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate! You will work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the energy industry, and your work assignments and mentoring will offer you outstanding academic and career growth.

Come and join our Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) team at our Sarnia refinery and build your resume with a company that offers challenges, respect, support, and some fun along the way. As our EH&S Intern, you will be an integral part of our EH&S team. You will support various environmental and safety initiatives, complete reports for both internal and external use and manage our refinery’s fugitive emission Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an Environmental Science, or Engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application

Responsibilities:

• Work with maintenance, operations and external contractors to ensure LDAR monitoring and repairs are completed in a timely manner
• Oversee fugitive emissions monitoring of volatile organic compounds on process equipment
• Provide routine updates to our refinery’s leadership team on the status and effectiveness of the LDAR program
• Compile data for various environmental reports for federal and provincial regulations
• Compile safety metrics and create monthly reports
• Participate as a member of our refinery’s Joint Health and Safety Committee

Location and Key Details:

• You will work out of our Sarnia refinery in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• This is a 16-month work term, starting in May 2023
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

Why Suncor?

Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.