Student Accountant
Ovintiv
Job Description
At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development.
We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment.
We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all. Join our team as we make modern life possible.
Posting Close Date: 09/23/2026
This position will be based in our Calgary office and is available for a 4-month term starting in May 2027.
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness throughout each task.
- Coachable and open to feedback, with a genuine drive for continuous improvement.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally across various levels and teams within the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with a willingness to learn new tools and systems as needed.
- Currently in second or third year of Accounting or related degree.
- Preference will be given to students working towards completion of prerequisites for admission into the CPA program after graduation.
- Experience with data analytics or automation tools is considered an asset.
Student Internship Program
Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands–on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.
Get real experience. Learn from great people. Add value fast.
You’ll get hands–on experience on real work, with a mentor in your corner and a project you can own. You’ll be trusted early, challenged to think differently and encouraged to share ideas that make us better - always with safety first. Many of our students are offered full–time positions upon graduation.
Successful applicants will work in a fast‑paced, dynamic and rewarding work environment.
Accounting summer students will gain valuable experience in various aspects of oil and gas accounting, such as production/revenue, capital, regulatory, financial reporting, internal audit, accounts receivable and tax. We support our Accountants!
Ovintiv’s Pre–Approved CPA Program provides its CPA candidates with practical work experience required to meet the CPA designation experience requirement. The program includes opportunities to rotate to Internal Audit, External Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Operations Accounting and Treasury. In addition to reimbursing course expenses, Ovintiv also supports candidates by providing a team of experienced CPA mentors and offers a competitive study leave to write the CPA Exams.
Hiring Hourly Range: $22.81-$31.59 CAD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school and placement location.
VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands–on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.
At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Ovintiv is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Ovintiv contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.
- Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and insurance coverage you can customize to meet your personal needs.
- Wellness programs to support your emotional, social, financial and physical wellbeing including an employee and family assistance program.
- A competitive vacation program along with the first and third Friday of every month off to encourage work/life balance.
- A market–leading Family Leave practice which includes 16 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 10 paid parental days for secondary caregivers.
- An annual bonus program designed to recognize both individual and company performance.
- A long-term incentive program (eligibility varies based on position) to provide you an ownership stake in the company.
- An annual allowance to use for items most meaningful to you, such as a home computer, fitness club membership, transportation costs, etc.
- A generous retirement plan including both employee and company contributions.
- An opportunity to give back to your community or charity of choice through a volunteer program and a matching donation program up to $10,000.