Student Accountant

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

Ovintiv Canada is seeking a Tax Co-op Student to support the Canadian Tax team on an 8-month term. This role will focus on supporting the team's compliance and provision work, providing exposure to the core processes and reporting cycles of a corporate tax function. The successful candidate will bring a genuine interest in learning more about tax, a keen eye for technology and ways to automate processes, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. This role is well-suited to someone who is eager to learn, driven to find new ways to improve processes, and excited to collaborate with colleagues across teams such as treasury, corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operations accounting.

This position will be based in our Calgary office and is available for an 8-month term starting in January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly tax provisions.
• Prepare tax working papers, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and file Canadian corporate and partnership income tax returns.
• Assist with tax audits by compiling requested information and maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Identify process automation opportunities and implement technology solutions. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work process.
• Assist with tax research, data analysis, and other ad hoc tax projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance and accounting teams to support broader business objectives.

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.
• Enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program.
• Currently in second or third year of Accounting. 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.

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.

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.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role: 

Hiring Hourly Range: $22.81-$31.59 CAD 

Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school and placement location. 

Application Requirements 

Combine the following items into one document to upload with your application: 

• Your cover letter 
• Your resume 
• Unofficial full transcript 

Only applications submitted as a single document will be considered. 

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. 
  
INTERVIEWS 
Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.