The intern will support the Land Administration team by managing land data, mineral and royalty ownership, and contractual information. They will collaborate with various internal departments to ensure compliance, data integrity, and the resolution of operational matters.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Applicants must be full-time students available for the summer internship period and legally eligible to work in the United States.
We’re one of the largest producers of oil and natural gas in North America, with a focused portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. Our teams develop high‑quality shale assets to meet the world’s growing need for reliable energy.
For nearly 150 years, Ovintiv has helped shape the future. Innovators from the start, we’ve always advanced technologies that make it possible to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy. Through it all, we’ve looked after our people and our communities.
Safety is deeply embedded in our culture and drives our decisions. We’re continuously improving our processes and standards, because if something can’t be done safely, it shouldn’t be done on an Ovintiv site.
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:
10/09/2026
The Opportunity
Ovintiv is seeking an Intern to support the Land Administration team while gaining practical experience in managing land data, mineral and royalty ownership, and contractual support.
Internship: Comprehensive summer internship designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. As an intern you will spend the summer working closely with an experienced mentor and be assigned a project and various other responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to Ovintiv.
Responsibilities
Land Administration professionals support Ovintiv’s operations by maintaining accurate land, ownership, and contractual information. These roles work closely with Land, Legal, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to support lease and contract administration, mineral and royalty ownership analysis, compliance, data integrity, and the research and resolution of ownership, contract, and operational matters.
Qualifications
Project management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a team environment.
Self-starter with motivation to excel.
Interest in learning land administration, ownership, lease and contract, or division order processes.
Strategic and proactive problem solver.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external partners
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in Quorum Land Suite; Microsoft PowerBI and TIBCO Spotfire a plus.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with an interest in the energy industry.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
Must be available May 17 - August 6, 2027.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role:
Internship Hiring Hourly Range: $22.81 - $31.59 USD
Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school.
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.
At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.