Shell Assessed Internship Programme (January/May 2026) – Canada
Locations: Calgary, AB | Scotford (Fort Saskatchewan), AB | Sarnia, ON
Duration: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months

Internship Start: January, May or September 2026

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Technical Internship Programme: Engineering: Chemical, Chemical-Process Control, Electrical, Mechanical

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Commercial Internship Programme: Commerce/Business, Computer Science, Mathematical Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Quantitative Finance

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Explore Your Future. Energize Your Career.

Are you a student ready to explore the energy industry and gain real-world experience with a global leader? The Shell Assessed Internship Programme in Canada offers you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills, and discover what a future career at Shell could look like.

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As an intern, you’ll be immersed in Shell’s operations and culture, working on real projects that align with your academic background and interests. You’ll be based at one of our key Canadian locations—Calgary, Scotford, or Sarnia—and supported by a dedicated supervisor and mentor throughout your internship.

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You’ll receive regular feedback and performance assessments to help you grow and determine if a future with Shell is right for you. Top-performing interns may be offered a return internship or a place in the Shell Graduate Programme, a comprehensive 3-year development journey designed to shape future leaders.

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Read more about our strategy here: Our strategy | Shell Global

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We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.  

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Eligibility

We are looking for ambitious students who are currently enrolled in a university Bachelor’s or Master’s program and meet the following criteria:   

• At least one more semester of education remaining following your internship

• Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20

• Legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Shell

• If you are selected for a role in a safety-sensitive position, you will be required to successfully complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug tests

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About Shell Canada

Shell has been operating in Canada for more than 100 years and employs about 3,100 people across the country. Our business is providing energy to Canadians and people around the world, and we are one of the few truly integrated oil and gas companies in Canada.  

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We have a 40% share in the multi-billion dollar LNG Canada project and also maintain other upstream assets and significant downstream operations in Canada through refining and chemicals, and a growing retail business with around 1,400 Shell-branded sites across the country.

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Learn more about Shell careers on our website: https://www.shell.com/graduates

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If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via careers@shell.com . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs. 

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