Senior ERP Basis Advisor

About this opportunity:

Reporting to Manager, SAP Applications, Enterprise D&IT, this Sr. ERP Basis Advisor role is responsible for the technical foundation of SAP systems, ensuring smooth operation, performance and security. Sr. ERP Basis Advisor will work closely with various teams including SAP ECS (RISE), application support teams, project managers, business users, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration and support for daily operations, projects and other initiatives. The Sr. ERP Basis Advisor must be able to lead and support the SAP system through numerous initiatives ranging from major SAP S/4HANA implementation, system maintenance and upgrades, troubleshooting, monitoring and supporting the business in introducing new functionalities in the SAP landscape.

This position will be based in corporate office in downtown Calgary, AB.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the technical operations of the SAP ecosystem, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and OS-level support (Linux, Windows)

• Support SAP landscapes (N and N+1) for both sustainment and project environments

• Oversee SAP RISE (ECS) support and ensure integration with internal teams

• Maintain SAP Change and Release Management (ChaRM, Focused Build), including transport configuration

• Manage Tricentis test suite: Tosca, LiveCompare, and NeoLoad

• Design, build, and operate SAP NetWeaver (ABAP/JAVA), S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and other solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Execute system backups, recoveries, refreshes, upgrades (kernel, add-ons, support packages), and migrations

• Perform database administration for HANA, MS SQL Server, and Oracle

• Manage batch scheduling using Redwood

• Lead Disaster Recovery planning, implementation, testing, and documentation

• Ensure SOX audit compliance and handle remediation activities

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• University or college degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent education and experience combinations considered

• At least 10 years in SAP Basis Platform with SAP Basis certification

• Skilled in Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems

• Proficient in SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP HANA database administration, configuration, and installation

• Strong ability to create and maintain technical documentation

• Knowledgeable in change and release management processes, including ChaRM and Focused Build

• Familiar with test tools and governance practices

• Certified or trained in SAP AS ABAP and AS JAVA administration

• Hands-on with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SLT, Web Dispatcher, SAP BW, PI, PO, BOBJ, Data Services, Solution Manager, SAP BTP, and Enterprise Portal

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT August 5, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)

• Health & dental benefits

• Substantial mental health coverage

• Life insurance

• Disability benefits

• Employee family assistance

• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings

• Education assistance for additional development

• Opportunities to work on special projects

• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

• Our values:

  • Protect what matters

  • Do it right

  • Make it better

  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).

  • Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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