Job Description
Worker Type: Employee
Group: Downstream Portfolio Management & Business Integration Department
Job Post End Date: 0+/13/2026
About this opportunity:
The Specialist, Downstream Manufacturing Business Integration, reporting to the Director of Downstream Portfolio Management & Business Integration, is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate engagement models across operated and non-operated assets and corporate functions. This role supports the delivery of a unified Downstream management system, including business cycles, long-range planning, capital management, ESG frameworks, and performance improvements. It also involves process optimization, data stewardship, reporting, decision analysis, and strategic initiatives.
What you’ll do:
• Coordinate delivery of Cenovus’ Downstream Manufacturing integrated business model across assets, commercial & corporate functions, featuring the annual, 5-year and long-range business planning for portfolio level capital and operating budgets, and reporting cycles that align with corporate cadence and requirements to elevate performance and profitability of Downstream assets
• Support the preparation and publishing of quarterly business plan and forecast updates and obtain necessary approvals
• Closely support the economic evaluation of potential asset development options (including ESG) for the long-range planning process and business case evaluation and development for investment decisions
• Support and articulate Downstream asset level strategy and effective interactions between Downstream and Corporate Strategy teams
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and change management activities required to support transition to and sustainment of new processes in support of Downstream Manufacturing business process maturity
• Build, steward and quality-control integrated views of portfolio profitability across the value chain, in coordination with Finance and Commercial, including Performance Management results
• Support the Downstream Environment Social Governance (ESG) prioritization and advancement, in collaboration with asset, regional and corporate leadership, and Sustainability
• Monitor, capture and share findings from portfolio-level Internal Audit engagements
Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or related field; Master’s is an asset
• Minimum 20 years of related experience with at least 10 years senior leadership responsibility, including elevated levels of delegated leadership authority and experience leading within an integrated downstream business environment. Experience in Production Operations in a refinery, and Economics & Scheduling (E&S) experience strongly desired
• Extensive experience leading and managing change, developing others, and building organizational capacity
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business opportunities, influence, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:5+ PM MT September 12, 2026.
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].
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and
values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
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.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2026, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
Group: Downstream Portfolio Management & Business Integration Department
Job Post End Date: 0+/13/2026
About this opportunity:
The Specialist, Downstream Manufacturing Business Integration, reporting to the Director of Downstream Portfolio Management & Business Integration, is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate engagement models across operated and non-operated assets and corporate functions. This role supports the delivery of a unified Downstream management system, including business cycles, long-range planning, capital management, ESG frameworks, and performance improvements. It also involves process optimization, data stewardship, reporting, decision analysis, and strategic initiatives.
What you’ll do:
• Coordinate delivery of Cenovus’ Downstream Manufacturing integrated business model across assets, commercial & corporate functions, featuring the annual, 5-year and long-range business planning for portfolio level capital and operating budgets, and reporting cycles that align with corporate cadence and requirements to elevate performance and profitability of Downstream assets
• Support the preparation and publishing of quarterly business plan and forecast updates and obtain necessary approvals
• Closely support the economic evaluation of potential asset development options (including ESG) for the long-range planning process and business case evaluation and development for investment decisions
• Support and articulate Downstream asset level strategy and effective interactions between Downstream and Corporate Strategy teams
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and change management activities required to support transition to and sustainment of new processes in support of Downstream Manufacturing business process maturity
• Build, steward and quality-control integrated views of portfolio profitability across the value chain, in coordination with Finance and Commercial, including Performance Management results
• Support the Downstream Environment Social Governance (ESG) prioritization and advancement, in collaboration with asset, regional and corporate leadership, and Sustainability
• Monitor, capture and share findings from portfolio-level Internal Audit engagements
Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or related field; Master’s is an asset
• Minimum 20 years of related experience with at least 10 years senior leadership responsibility, including elevated levels of delegated leadership authority and experience leading within an integrated downstream business environment. Experience in Production Operations in a refinery, and Economics & Scheduling (E&S) experience strongly desired
• Extensive experience leading and managing change, developing others, and building organizational capacity
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business opportunities, influence, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:5+ PM MT September 12, 2026.
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].
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and
values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
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.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2026, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist| Downstream Manufacturing Business Integration position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
