Summer Student, Commercial

Detailed Job Description Start your career at a global company PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.PCC is looking for a student to join our Commercial team for a 4-month term starting in May 2026. Based in our Calgary Head Office the student will support the team in their daily activities, lead the development of a market intelligence tool and develop analyses on pre- and post-evaluation of commercial contracts. The student will gain insights into the value chain of oil and gas assets and experience the challenges of commercial deal-making.AccountabilitiesLead the development of a market intelligence toolIdentify competitors across PCC business linesDevelop easy to use tool and database for PCC to use to track market intelligence across the industryReview, summarize and analyze investor call and financial reports of key partners and competitorsSupport the Commercial team in deal activitiesSupport the PCC commercial team in deal progression (negotiations, internal approvals, etc.)Support strategic deal prioritizationAssist in the development of commercial training programBuild analyses pre- and post-evaluation of contract utilization, including cost/benefit analysesQualificationsCurrently enrolled in an MBA program (preferred), or in at least 3rd year of a Bachelor of Commerce or similar degree programStrong academic performance as evidenced by GPAExperience with business case studiesPrior negotiations training (e.g. university course) considered an assetPrior work experience obtained through internship, co-op or summer jobs is an assetProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Knowledge of R programming language is an assetStrong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teamsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, handle pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailResults oriented problem solver with a positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learnSelf-starter with an interest in learning PCC’s businessLegally entitled to work in CanadaAdoption and demonstration of PCC’s Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable) About Us PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.