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Weed Control Student

  • Virden, MB, Canada
  • Estevan No. 5, SK, Canada

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Original job description

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 360-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 an opportunity for a Weed Control Student for the summer of 2027 (May–August) based out of our Virden, Manitoba, or Estevan, Saskatchewan office.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Surface Land

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

  • Assist with lease maintenance & weed control efforts
  • Assist with coordinating the rehabilitation program 
  • Data entry in ArcMap
  • Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Class 5 driver’s license 
  • Grade 12 education
  • Post-Secondary Education in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Farming background considered an asset
  • Knowledge of ArcMap program considered an asset
  • Willingness to obtain the following certifications (upon being hired):
    • H2S Alive
    • First Aid + CPR
    • TDG
    • WHMIS
    • Defensive Driving

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to gather, organize, and maintain accurate records and data
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment 
  • Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic
  • Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
  • High level of attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to team success

OTHER DETAILS:

  • Majority of time will be spent in the field 
  • 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch break) 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our team, 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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Responsibilities

The student will assist with lease maintenance, weed control efforts, and the coordination of rehabilitation programs. Additionally, they will perform data entry tasks using ArcMap and handle other assigned duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and be currently enrolled in post-secondary studies in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences. A Class 5 driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required.

Skills

  • Lease maintenance
  • Weed control
  • Rehabilitation program coordination
  • Data entry
  • ArcMap
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Data organization
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Farming background

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Categories

  • Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Weed control
  • Lease maintenance
  • Rehabilitation program
  • ArcMap
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental sciences
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • TDG
  • WHMIS
  • Defensive driving
  • Oil and gas
  • Data entry
  • Field work
  • Surface land

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