Regulatory Approvals Specialist

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is seeking an experienced Regulatory Approvals Specialist to join our Calgary based Regulatory team. This group plays an essential role in preparing high-quality applications to secure timely approvals that enable responsible development and support Cenovuss corporate strategy across our Western Canadian asset base.

In this senior role you will collaborate closely with project teams technical specialists and regulatory agencies to prepare submit and steward regulatory applications - primarily for Alberta oil sands assets with opportunities to support thermal conventional heavy oil midstream and downstream operations as needed. This position is ideal for a knowledgeable regulatory professional who excels in navigating complex approval pathways proactively managing risks and building collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

What youll do:

• Lead regulatory applications & approvals: Work with project teams to prepare coordinate and submit complex regulatory applications and amendments. Support applications for new development sustaining/expansion activities disposal/reinjection re-development/re-drill programs subsurface changes facility modifications etc. Ensure applications align with regulatory expectations and corporate requirements drawing on extensive experience with provincial/federal regulators. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to approval timelines providing clear communication to leadership and project teams.

• Build strong relationships: Represent Cenovus in meetings with key regulators. Build and maintain productive solution-oriented relationships based on trust transparency and technical credibility. Provide guidance on regulatory pathways and options current regulator expectations and evolving policy requirements where required.

• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with project engineers environmental specialists asset teams legal engagement and other internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory submissions are complete and accurate. Support internal planning by developing regulatory schedules identifying critical path elements and advising on regulatory risks or constraints to ensure alignment on asset and regulatory timelines. Deliver mentorship and regulatory guidance within the Regulatory team. Use experience and expertise to review complex and evolving regulations and support the preparation of documentation for senior leadership outlining implications and recommended approaches.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Bachelors degree in engineering environmental sciences or related discipline.

• 15 years of demonstrated experience preparing regulatory applications for oil and gas development with a significant portion focused on Alberta oil sands. Experience preparing applications related to subsurface development is required. Experience in other provinces would be a strong asset.

• Direct experience engaging with provincial and federal regulators.

• Track record of working with crossfunctional stakeholders to advance regulatory strategies for largescale oil sands facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing evolving regulations and providing clear summary documents that outline risks implications and recommended approaches suitable for project teams and senior leadership.

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively as part of a highperforming fastpaced regulatory team.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deliverables while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT FEBRUARY 5th 2026.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025. Were committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025 Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. Were committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovuss downstream operations include upgrading refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

Were committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)

• Health & dental benefits

• Substantial mental health coverage

• Life insurance

• Disability benefits

• Employee family assistance

• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives including:

• Internal course offerings

• Education assistance for additional development

• Opportunities to work on special projects

• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives building connections across teams and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomesfor employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make peoples lives better.

• Our values:

  • Protect what matters

  • Do it right

  • Make it better

  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program Cenovus Cares connects our people to our purpose inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1000 per event).

  • Receive donation matching up to $25000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach we can solve challenges seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace individuals are evaluated based on qualifications merit and abilities and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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