Country
Canada
Location
Calgary
Employment Type
Student
Requisition Number
STUDENT00933
Closing date
Jun-30-2026
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As the international division, our portfolio is made up of assets in some of the world’s most significant basins in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.
As one team, we have the capability, assets and drive to realize our potential. And with operations in over 20 countries, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all.
As our company has grown, diversity in both people and skills has become our greatest strength. From East to West, we offer bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success. Our vision is a global team, collaborating to deliver energy for all.
At CNOOC International, we are building a culture driven by safety, results and a commitment to be bold. We are excited about what the future holds, and our culture equips us to take informed risks and innovate to safely achieve superior performance.
At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. It informs our values, beliefs, experiences and results.
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Preferred Work Term Length: 12 months
Preferred Education: Bachelor's in business administration or B Comm with focus in Accounting or Finance.
Preferred year of study: 2nd , 3rd or 4th year
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a formal co-op/internship program with their post-secondary institution OR Students must be returning to their post-secondary institution after this work term
Number of positions available: 1
We’re seeking an Accounting Co-op Student to join our Canadian JV Accounting team. Reporting to the Team Lead – Canadian JV Accounting & Reporting, you´ll be working with a team of dedicated employees across North America.
During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging projects and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. To succeed, you’ll need to cultivate and communicate a clear vision and set goals for yourself, whilst also juggling individual country specific targets.
Some of the key responsibilities of the Accounting Co-op Student will be:
- Prepare and book monthly accruals for the non-operated Canadian assets;
- Assist with preparing monthly financial review report for management;
- Assist with monthly forecast and budget controls;
- Prepare account and bank reconciliations;
- Prepare monthly and semi annual corporate schedules;
- Assist with stream-lining processes;
- Processing reports in an accurate and timely manner;
- Other ad-hoc duties as required.
To be eligible for our co-op student program, you must be enrolled in a co-op/internship program sponsored by an accredited post-secondary institution.
Successful candidates will not only have a strong academic background, but also excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, a flexible attitude and the drive and desire to deliver results.
Beyond that, we are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:
- Eligible to work in Canada;
- Valid work permit in place at time of application (if applicable);
- Strong safety mindset;
- Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills for decision-making;
- Strong obligation to integrity and accountability;
- Values feedback as a learning tool;
- Strong computer applications knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Ability to collaborate without boundaries and align with the team;
- Motivation to achieve and exceed superior results;
- Must be efficient and well organized;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with tight deadlines;
- Comfort working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
In return for your hard work, tenacity and contributions, you can expect a robust student employee development program that will accelerate your career and allow you to step in, step up and stand out.
As part of your application, please ensure to:
- Indicate if you are enrolled in a co-op or internship program.
- Include your co-op coordinator's contact information (name, email, phone).
- Indicate if you are available for the full work term.
- Include your GPA and expected graduation date.
- Upload your resume, cover letter and a copy of your most recent unofficial. university transcript as one document.
Please note that this position will remain open until a successful candidate has been chosen.
All positions require background checks which could include:
- Criminal police record check
- Education verification
