Posted 28 days ago
Student Relief Operator
@ Tundra Oil & Gas
Virden, Manitoba
Overview
Tundra Oil & Gas is hiring Student Relief Operators for summer 2027 (May to August) in the Virden, Manitoba region. The role performs daily well checks, well testing, pipeline pigging and chemical circulations, reporting to a Production Foreman. Candidates must be enrolled in post-secondary education and hold a valid driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily well checks and inspect flow lines
- Test wells, record volumes and samples, and enter results
- Measure pressures, temperatures and flow rates
- Perform pigging and chemical circulations
- Report spills, near misses and hazards
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in post-secondary education
- Valid driver's licence
- Basic mathematical abilities
- Willingness to achieve H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, ATV Safety, WHMIS and TDG certifications
- Strong safety conscience and ability to work in all weather
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | H2S Alive, ATV Safety Course, WHMIS, TDG |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
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Tundra Oil & Gas
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Full company description
Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic acquisitions. Tundra operates over 95% of its production, which is ~38,000 barrels of light crude oil per day. The company's core properties are located within the Williston Basin in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. A focused approach to exploration and development applies to core areas. Currently, the firm employs ~300 staff located across four offices (Winnipeg and Virden, Manitoba; Estevan, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta) and at various field sites. The Winnipeg head office provides accounting, communications, land administration, including well licensing support for all offices, human resources support and local information services. Tundra’s Virden field office oversees our daily operations of over 5,000 wells and facilities. Staff provide technical expertise for all drilling, completions and well tie-in activity, engineering support for facilities optimization, surface leasing, supply chain management, environmental activities, production accounting, human resources, local information services, and coordination of the company’s safety program. The Calgary technical office provides geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering support and mineral leasing. Tundra uses the latest technology to explore for and develop assets, including 3D and 4D seismic, advanced coring and logging techniques, reservoir characterization and dynamic fluid simulation, and secondary and tertiary recovery mechanisms, such as waterflooding and CO2 injection.
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- Suite 1700, One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3, CA
- 295 3rd Avenue, Box 1960, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0, CA
- Suite 1000, 715 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2X6, CA
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Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Oil & GasManitoba OilJames RichardsonCrude OilWinnipegCalgaryVirdenExploration CompanyWilliston Basinand Oil Producer |
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Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Tundra has multiple opportunities available for Student Operators during the summer of 2027 (May – August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba region.
REPORTS TO: Production Foreman
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Performing daily well checks by inspecting equipment to ensure it is running properly
- Inspecting flow lines from the oil well
- Ensuring leases, batteries and other work areas are clean, tidy, and hazard free
- Testing wells by obtaining volumes, samples, and gas readings, maintain logbook, and enter test results into the Production Volume Reporting program
- Measuring pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and check storage capabilities
- Performing pigging on pipelines
- Performing chemical circulations and monitor chemical rates
- Reporting spills, near misses, and complete hazard ID’s
- Maintaining good relations with landowners
- Maintaining assigned company truck and tools
- Required to attend Safety and Operator Meetings
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Must be enrolled in Post Secondary Education
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to achieve certification in:
- H2S Alive Certificate
- First Aid/ CPR
- ATV Safety Course
- WHMIS
- TDG
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Basic mathematical abilities are required
- Computer skills are considered an asset
- Mechanical abilities are considered an asset
- Strong safety conscience
- Ability to work apart of a team as well as independently
- Detail oriented
- Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Maintain good house keeping of assigned company vehicle and facilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work safely, recognize potential hazards, and adhere to Tundra’s Safety and Loss Control Program
OTHER DETAILS:
- Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the assigned field
- Must be comfortable driving on gravel roads
- Must adhere to facial hair standards for respiratory protective equipment as mandated by Enform
- Ability to drive to a variety of work sites using company vehicles including all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, etc.
- Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift items weighing 25 kilograms or more
- Exposure to potential hazards, including toxic chemicals like hydrogen sulfide
If you are interested in joining our team for the summer, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com to submit your application by end of day, November 8th, 2026.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
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