Careers

Working at Bonavista

People are at the heart of our organization. Our success is attributed to our commitment to hiring extraordinary and passionate individuals. We firmly believe that nurturing in-house knowledge, experience, and expertise is the key to sustainable growth for both our organization and our employees.

When you join Bonavista, you become a part of an outstanding company that offers immense potential for personal and professional development. We create an environment where talented individuals not only thrive but also lead. As our business continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for career growth within our company.

Our work culture fosters a vibrant mix of professionals, each bringing diverse skills and expertise to the table. We have a shared dedication to excellence and integrity, and our team is characterized by their energy and passion for what they do. Trust is a cornerstone of our relationships, as we trust each other to do the right thing, and that trust is reciprocated throughout our organization.

By choosing Bonavista, you are choosing to be a part of a team that values its people above all else. We provide an environment where you can thrive, grow, and contribute to our collective success. Join us on this exciting journey and be a part of a company that truly values its employees.

Current Opportunities

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Bonavista brings out the best in people

At Bonavista, our culture is not just a slogan—it is the fabric that binds us together. We are committed to cultivating an environment where innovation flourishes, collaboration thrives, growth is nurtured, and excellence is celebrated.

Together, we are creating a workplace that inspires and empowers our team members to achieve greatness.

Why Work at Bonavista?

  • A highly engaged workforce who is supported, engaged, and connected.
  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, savings, and an employee & family assistance program, Critical Illness and Teladoc coverage.
  • Employer funded Health Spending account.
  • Vacation and Flex Days, we are closed between Christmas and New Years.
  • A flexible work from home model which allows for flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week as schedules allow.
  • Every second Friday off in the summer from May to end of August.
  • Community involvement through department volunteer days.
  • Bonavista is family, they are my home away from home. The employees are amazing and unless you really know who’s who in the company you would never be able to tell the upper management from the rest.

    Sonia Sandhu

    Bonavista prioritizes employee development in a work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

    Charles Truchon

    Students and New Grads

    We bring out the best in summer students, interns and new grads.

    There are a lot of places where you can gain experience. But we strive to provide extraordinary experience along with extraordinary experiences. We look to give students and new graduates the opportunity to thrive with relevant, field-of-study experience and personal growth initiatives to help you reach your full potential.

    Positions are available in both our head office and field locations and are generally posted in select universities and colleges throughout the year. Gain real experience and skills, collaborate on projects and learn from experienced industry professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to apply your knowledge in a supportive work environment that’s second to none.

    We frequently recruit for summer, internship, and practicum positions year round in various departments. Students are given the opportunity to work in their field of study to gain rewarding career experiences at Bonavista and in the energy sector.
    Examples of student or internship jobs:

    • Accounting and Finance;
    • Administration;
    • Engineering;
    • Field;
    • Geology and Geophysics;
    • Human Resources;
    • Information Systems;
    • Petroleum Land Management; and
    • Records Management.

    We pride ourselves on giving engineering students the most experience so they can be their best. An example of the Production Engineering Student Experience:

    • Reduced version of a full cycle production engineer role;
    • Mentorship;
    • Field experience;
    • Exposure to senior management;
    • Opportunity to improve presentation skills;
    • Social events;
    • Internal networking opportunities; and
    • Team based volunteer activities.

    We have programs in place for new graduates to gain experience in the corporate world. New grads can develop and advance their careers by challenging themselves to reach their potential.

    The majority of our new grad programs are engineering programs. The engineering programs run from 1 to 3 years and include mentorship. Grads have the opportunity to work on stimulating projects immediately when starting their careers.

    Bonavista is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Bonavista grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

    Recruiting Scams

    Please be aware that Bonavista has become aware of activities where false employment offers have been issued using Bonavista’s name and logos without our consent or our involvement.

    Any and all Bonavista job openings are posted on this website and all candidates must submit profile information through our career centre link. This link is secure, and the information any applicant submits is used only for consideration by Bonavista of the application and in connection with the employment relationship if the applicant is hired. Bonavista never asks applicants or potential employees for fees or upfront payments as part of an offer of employment or fees associated with potential employment.

    If you believe that you have fallen prey to a potential scam involving a false job offer (using Bonavista’s name), please feel free to forward the suspicious email to careers@bonavistaenergy.com. Please note that all legitimate email correspondence from a Bonavista employee will have an email address that ends in @bonavistaenergy.com.