About the role#
Keyera is hiring summer students for field-based roles across Alberta for the 2027 season. These temporary positions run from May through August and offer exposure to the energy sector. You will work on-site at various locations, supporting plant operations, maintenance, and administrative teams.
What you'll do#
Your daily responsibilities depend on your specific placement but generally include:
- Performing general labour, housekeeping, and plant cleanup.
- Managing groundskeeping tasks like lawn mowing and weed pulling.
- Assisting with facility repairs and painting.
- Organizing warehouse materials and handling receiving duties.
- Supporting administrative tasks, data management, and report preparation.
- Conducting laboratory operations, sampling, and instrumental analysis.
- Assisting shift operators with facility inspections and equipment monitoring.
- Performing railcar inspections and loading activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program relevant to the role.
- Completion of at least one year of post-secondary studies.
- Intent to return to post-secondary studies in Fall 2027.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Ability to complete safety and role-specific training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common workplace technology.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team or independently.
- A positive attitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to being a courageous safety leader.
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing or a satisfactory 3-year driver’s abstract.
- Previous energy industry experience is an asset but not required.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Calgary, Sherwood Park, Rocky Mountain House, Fort Saskatchewan, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, Redcliff, Rimbey, and Medicine Hat, Alberta.
- Majors: Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
About Keyera
Keyera operates in the oil and gas sector with a focus on natural gas liquids, pipeline operations, and gas processing. Founded in 1998, the company maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. It manages integrated assets that connect Canadian energy products to national and global markets. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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