Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures plastic resins and other petrochemical products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees take pride in our focus on safety and social responsibility by working together to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking students who are eager to learn and share new learnings, as well as contribute to the business and succeed.

Location: Joffre Site - Red Deer, AB 

We are seeking a motivated and curious Engineering Summer Student to join our team for a 3-month summer term. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment while supporting real-world engineering projects and day-to-day plant operations.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support manufacturing teams with data collection & analysis, field checks, and engineering & technical team support
• Contribute to safety and reliability initiatives as required
• Conduct technical research and prepare documentation and reports
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement efforts
   

What We Are Looking For: 

• Completion of 1st or 2nd year of an accredited Engineering program  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and work in a hands-on industrial setting
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and safety practices
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0

Additional Notes:

• Please attach your transcript as the last page of your resume and upload together as ONE document
• Desired duration of the term is 3 months
• As part of NOVA Chemicals’ commitment to Responsible Care®, successful candidates will be subject to the relevant requirements of the NOVA Chemicals’ Alcohol and Drug Policy, which includes pre-employment testing consisting of a drug screening and a fit to work assessment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Some work may be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Some positions may include some climbing of ladders within various levels of the units

Why NOVA Chemicals?

• Competitive Salary – Our co-op student salary is competitive with what other employers in the petrochemical industry offer and is based on level of schooling.
• FLEX Days – For each month worked, you will receive one paid day off of your choice.  This will help to balance your work and social life during your time at NOVA Chemicals.

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• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.