Intern Land Negotiator

OvintivOvintivDenver, Colorado, United States | The Woodlands, Texas, United States
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Posted

9/28/2026

Employment

Full time, Internship

Range

$32 - $44/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will work on cross-discipline teams to support land acquisition, lease management, and contractual arrangements. Responsibilities include researching competitor ownership, managing regulatory permits, and analyzing the impact of new government rules.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be enrolled as full-time students through December 2027 and be legally eligible to work in the country of placement. Enrollment in an Energy and Professional Land Management or equivalent program is preferred.

Key skills

Land negotiationContract managementRegulatory complianceTitle opinion analysisPermittingAcquisitionsDivestituresJoint venture managementResearchData analysisCommunicationProject managementLegal documentationStrategic planning

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Ovintiv

Industry

Oil and Gas

Employees

2,852

Type

Public Company

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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EnergyLegalEngineeringFinance & Accounting

Description

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: 10/12/2026 THE OPPORTUNITY Ovintiv’s program is a 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 Negotiators work on cross-discipline teams where land, engineering, geology, marketing and accounting work together to build a strategic land base underlying large resource plays through land sales, acquisitions, lease purchases, and contractual arrangements. They often play a key role in acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture relationship management and are typically involved in regulatory issues such as well spacing, well permitting and the legislative process. As a Land Negotiator intern at Ovintiv you will have the opportunity to interact with various internal teams and external partners, learn about North American land systems, build a land library of legal contracts and references, and research solutions to a variety of issues. Examples of past intern projects and responsibilities include: Researching competitor ownership of surrounding leases. Understand the implications of new government rules or court cases and communicate the impact on the organization. Obtain all necessary permits, applications, title opinions, and approval for well development. Required Qualifications Must be legally eligible to work in the Country of placement without sponsorship. Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027. Must be available May 17- August 5, 2027. Enrollment in Energy and Professional Land Management or equivalent program is preferred. In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $31.56 - $43.70 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.

Requirements

  • •Land negotiation
  • •Contract management
  • •Regulatory compliance
  • •Title opinion analysis
  • •Permitting
  • •Acquisitions
  • •Divestitures
  • •Joint venture management
  • •Research
  • •Data analysis
  • •Communication
  • •Project management
  • •Legal documentation
  • •Strategic planning

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