SECURE Your Future!

At SECURE, we’re not afraid of tough jobs – because they matter. Join us in transforming waste into value, protecting communities, and building a stronger future. We’ve got your back while you build your career.

Summer Student Opportunities begin in May 2026 and end in August 2026.

What We Need From You?

At SECURE, we roll up our sleeves and take on the tough stuff with grit, innovation, and teamwork. We’re looking for students who are:

• Ready to embrace challenges and bring forward new ideas.
• Determined, resilient, and driven to see tasks through.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong ability to collaborate.
• Motivated to perform at a high level and support the team.

Program Eligibility:

• Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and available from May to August.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (Citizen, PR, or valid work permit).
• Complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug test if the role is considered safety sensitive.

How to apply:

Submit one (1) combined PDF that includes all required documents in this order:

• Cover Letter – Answer both prompts:
  • Why do you want to work for SECURE?
  • How does this position fit with your career goals?
• Resume
• Recent Transcripts (official or unofficial)

File format & naming

• Format: PDF only (no Word, Google Docs, or separate files)

This role gives the summer student hands-on experience in a laboratory setting in Leduc, Alberta, supporting testing and research related to scale and paraffin deposition. The student will gain practical exposure to chemical analysis, data reporting, and ongoing R&D projects that directly support customer and operational needs.

This role is based out of Leduc, Alberta

The student will be part of a collaborative technical team working in a lab environment that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues while contributing to meaningful research and solving real-world problems.

• Assist in laboratory testing related to scale and paraffin deposition.
• Prepare and analyze samples using standard laboratory procedures (e.g., FTIR, titration, filtration).
• Support field simulation and chemical evaluation studies under supervision.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and safe work practices.
• Record and compile experimental data for internal reporting and customer support.
• Participate in continuous improvement of test methods and documentation.
• Assist with inventory management of lab consumables and chemicals.
• Identify any projects/assignments suitable for student involvement
• Support ongoing R&D projects related to paraffin deposition modelling and inhibitor testing.
• Assist in lab work for compatibility testing of scale inhibitors with field brines.
• Help prepare test data reports for customer technical service cases.
• Contribute to trial runs of new lab procedures or equipment validations.

• Actively enrolled in a post-secondary program such as Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Technology, or Biochemistry, and returning to studies following the work term.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow technical instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with chemicals and analytical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to perform basic data analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Submission

• Apply through SECURE’s Careers site for this posting.
• Applications that are not submitted as one combined PDF may be considered incomplete.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by October 17^th, 2025. Only applicants submitted through SECURE’s career site will be acknowledged. Late submissions will not be accepted.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.