We are now accepting applications for the Keyera Summer Student Program for our Calgary office and field locations. To be eligible for Keyera’s Summer Student program, students must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be enrolled for fall studies. Keyera summer students must be available for the duration of the work term which runs from May – August.
Job Description:
Keyera is currently seeking summer students for various field roles across Alberta, including the Edmonton, Central Alberta, Northern Alberta and Medicine Hat areas. For a detailed breakdown of available roles and responsibilities, please review the responsibilities section for each geographical area below.
These exciting and dynamic positions aim to provide summer students with valuable exposure to opportunities within the energy sector, while helping to develop their skillsets through a variety of responsibilities. These are temporary roles for the months of May to August 2027 and are open only to students who will be returning to post-secondary studies in the Fall of 2027.
To apply for one or more of these roles, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience and explaining why you want to work with Keyera. Please submit only one application to be considered for multiple roles. You may also apply for positions in any or all of the geographical areas listed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program relevant to the role(s) you are applying for and returning to post-secondary studies in Fall 2027. Please review the role-specific education requirements below before applying
For all roles listed below candidates are required to complete pre-employment testing and/or provide a satisfactory 3-year driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
Courageous safety leader who works to ensure that your work, your team's work, and the area you work in is safe for everyone
A positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to share information effectively with different audiences
Ability to manage tasks effectively, take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team
Must be willing to complete all safety and role-specific training and follow safety rules and regulations while on site
Proficiency with common workplace technology and tools, including Microsoft Office applications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Previous experience in the energy industry or knowledge of the midstream sector is considered an asset but is not required
For any questions, concerns, or comments, please email campus_recruitment@keyera.com.
Field Position Responsibilities
Edmonton Area
General Labour Summer Student – Fort Saskatchewan
Assist in receiving materials in the warehouse
Break down bulk orders into smaller packages for individual work orders
Ensure proper palletizing, shrink wrapping, and tagging of materials as per site procedures
Cut grass using both riding and push lawn mowers
Pull weeds in flower beds around the administration building
Perform general shop and plant cleanup activities
Complete minor hand/brush painting around the site
Assist with minor repairs on site
Complete routine forms, records, and reports related to occurrences
Assist with specialized projects as needed
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students in a trades, technical, operations, or other field relevant to industrial maintenance or operations
Plant Administration Summer Student – Fort Saskatchewan
Stationary management for site
Taking employees requests and verifying with supervisor as needed
Front door awareness, ensuring guests/vendors are signed in appropriately and guiding them to the area they need to be
Take care of incoming/outgoing mail (local mailbox, Purolator, and Mel Martin’s)
Assist IT/employees in troubleshooting tech issues that may occur (example, Video Conferencing)
Education: Currently enrolled in Business Administration, Office Administration, Business, Commerce, or another related post-secondary program
Laboratory Summer Student – Keyera EnviroFuels (KEF)
LIMS user operation (LabVantage)
Support and execute daily lab operations
Data System user operation (Compass, Chromeleon)
Review daily QA/QC data
Coordinate/perform instrument PMs and respond to instrument failures in a timely manner
Provide analytical guidance/data interpretation on operator-generated data
Perform non-routine sample analysis
Routine instrumental analysis (GC, IC, XRF, Antek, Titrator, Vapour Pressure, Density, Leco)
Maintain gas cylinder inventory, Maintain lab consumables inventory, Sample cylinder maintenance
Review and update lab procedures as needed, Review lab logs and ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner
Education: Currently enrolled in Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, or another related science or technical program
General Labour Summer Student– Keyera EnviroFuels(KEF)
Working from heights with ladders and other tools
Manual labor activities with small hand tools
Warehousing tasks, inventory counts and some administrative tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Working indoors and outdoors
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students pursuing a trades or technical program related to industrial maintenance or operations
General Labour Summer Student – Sherwood Park
Supports Terminals Maintenance through groundskeeping, housekeeping, equipment cleaning and painting
Receiving and material organization, vehicle shuttling, WHMIS labelling
Documentation and Maximo CMMS updates
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students pursuing a trades or technical program related to industrial maintenance or operations
Pipeline Integrity Engineer Summer Student – Sherwood Park
Assist with pipeline risk assessment activities.
Support pipeline inventory updates.
Review and validate pipeline schematics.
Gather and organize historical dig data to support GIS and other program development initiatives.
Provide data support for various pipeline program development activities.
Education: Currently enrolled in mechanical or chemical engineering
Central Alberta
Rail Car Loader Summer Student – Rimbey
Railcar inspection and loading
Process lab sampling, inventory monitoring & management
Basic, fundamental onsite operations (ex: Checking water wells)
Vacation coverage for operators, Assisting shift ops as needed
12-hour shifts, rotating days, and nights
Education: Currently enrolled in Power Engineering, Process Operations, Petroleum/Energy Technology, Engineering Technology, or another related technical program
General Labour/Administration Assistant Summer Student – Rimbey
Support and maintain daily administrative activities, such as filing, distribute incoming and outgoing deliveries
Vacation coverage for Plant Administrator
Organize, store, and print company documents as needed
Maintain internal databases and records
General maintenance activities including lawncare, painting and other general labor duties.
Assist with Warehouse Inventory and Laboratory general tasks
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Students in Business Administration, Office Administration, trades, technical, or other related programs are encouraged to apply
General Labour Summer Student – Strachan
Perform physical labour tasks to support plant operations and maintenance activities
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Painting on site
Lawn mowing and ground maintenance
Assisting in minor repairs on site
Conduct daily boiler water testing and record results accurately
Collecting samples
Delivery and pick up of materials
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students pursuing a trades or technical program related to industrial maintenance or operations
General Labour Summer Student – Gilby
Lifting and moving up to 50lbs
Painting on site
Lawn mowing and ground maintenance
Assisting in minor repairs on site
Completing routine forms, records, etc. pertaining to occurrences
May be required to assist on specialized projects on site
Experience in general labour is considered an asset
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students pursuing a trades or technical program related to industrial maintenance or operations
Maintenance Summer Student – Buck Creek
Lifting and moving up to 50lbs
Mechanical or electrical background
Assist with calibrations
Minor facility maintenance
Experience with hand tools
Education: Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, a relevant skilled trades program, or another related technical program
General Labour Summer Student – Brazeau River
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Painting on site
Lawn mowing and ground maintenance
Assist in minor repairs on site
Complete routine forms, records, etc.
May be required to assist on specialized projects on site
Leadership will work with candidate on shift schedule to balance facility and personal needs. Onsite dorm is available as needed
Education: Open to students enrolled in any post-secondary program. Preference may be given to students pursuing a trades or technical program related to industrial maintenance or operations
Northern Alberta
Operations Summer Student – Wapiti
Minor maintenance and housekeeping
Help with light maintenance, site cleanup, painting, vegetation management/weed control, warehouse support, or general facility upkeep
Spend some time on shift with Operations for learning and support
This is a camp position located 1 hour outside of Grande Prairie, local candidates are preferred
Education: Currently enrolled in Power Engineering, Process Operations, Petroleum/Energy Technology, Engineering Technology, or another related technical program
Medicine Hat
Rail Car Loader Summer Student– Empress Facility
Railcar inspection and loading
Process lab sampling, inventory monitoring & management
Basic, fundamental onsite operations (ex: Checking water wells)
Assisting shift operators as needed
Education: Currently enrolled in Power Engineering, Process Operations, Petroleum/Energy Technology, Engineering Technology, or another related technical program
Administration Summer Student – Empress Facility
Supports document and records management
Meetings and events, office services
Assist plant admins with other duties as assigned
Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools
Education: Currently enrolled in Business Administration, Office Administration, Business, Commerce, or another related post-secondary program
Power Engineer Student – Empress Facility
Support operators to monitor boilers, pressure vessels, steam and water systems, compressors
Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) and applicable provincial standards
Education: Currently enrolled in a recognized Power Engineering program and working toward an Alberta Power Engineering Certificate of Competency
Posting Expiry Date:
Nov 14, 2026 Why Keyera?
At Keyera, people are at the heart of how we do business. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where people care about one another, meaningful work matters and you have opportunities to learn, contribute and grow. Here, you can bring your experience and ideas to the table, build strong relationships and continue developing throughout your career.
What you can look forward to:
Competitive total rewards that recognize your contribution and support your wellbeing
Benefits that support you and your family , with options designed to meet different needs
Paid vacation so you can recharge and enjoy time away from work
Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career , with experiences that help you build your skills and capabilities
A culture built on relationships, collaboration and shared success , where people work together and support one another
Meaningful work that contributes to our business and the communities where we operate
The opportunity to make an impact , bringing your experience, ideas and perspective to the work you do.
Benefits, programs and other offerings may vary by position, work location and employee group.
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.