Senior Commercial Data Advisor
About this opportunity:
The primary purpose of this role is to identify, lead, and execute high-value data and analytics initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. This individual will combine strong business acumen with hands-on technical expertise in Python and/or R, Databricks, and emerging AI capabilities to develop scalable solutions, automate processes, and deliver actionable insights. Success in this role requires the ability to independently identify opportunities, translate business needs into technical solutions, and execute projects from concept through implementation while effectively partnering with stakeholders to ensure adoption and business value realization.
What you’ll do:
Identify, prioritize, and execute data, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives that drive measurable business value
Partner with stakeholders across Commercial Operations, Business Development, Finance, Market Risk, and Data & IT to understand business needs
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and drive projects from concept through implementation
Develop data products, analytical models, automation tools, and applications using Python, R, Databricks, and modern data technologies
Deliver actionable insights to support decision-making across multiple business areas and locations
Operate independently to solve complex business problems with limited direction
Ensure solutions are sustainable, well-governed, and aligned with organizational priorities
Enhance operational efficiency and advance the organization’s use of data and emerging AI capabilities
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 8+ years of experience in data or analytics roles, supported by formal education in Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
Experience in Canadian and U.S. crude and refined products logistics, supply chain, analytics, or comparable industry experience
Experience with ETRM systems such as Egistix, Allegro, or RightAngle
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, including best practices for delivering secure, trusted, and high-quality data
Experience using Databricks for data engineering, analytics, and application development
Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire, R Studio, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to make sound, effective decisions and operate independently
Experience managing projects through stage-gate processes
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT June 26th, 2026.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re 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 Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re 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. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re 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 outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s 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 $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 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.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
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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