From learning to leadership: new grads connect with the board

New grads gain confidence, connection and clear view of their work’s impact in meeting with senior leaders.

Starting your career is more than building technical skills— it’s also about meeting people, understanding the business and finding your voice. At Ovintiv, we create space for new grads to connect across teams and learn directly from leaders who support their growth.

Recently, a group of Ovintiv new graduates came together for our annual ‘Meet the Board’ experience—a thoughtfully designed day that combined peer connection, practical development and direct conversation with senior leaders and members of Ovintiv’s Board of Directors.

What the grads get out of the day

Expand their network beyond their immediate team and discipline.
Hear how leaders think about priorities, tradeoffs and long-term value.
Build confidence in communicating with senior leaders early in their careers.
Pick up tools to take ownership of their development and career direction.

Build your network (fast)

The day began with connection beyond job titles. Through a ‘random coffee’ meet-up and team-based icebreakers, new grads met peers outside their discipline and learned about different roles across the organization—reinforcing the value of collaboration early in their Ovintiv journey.

Next came some hands-on development. Participants explored individual strengths and working styles then joined a career-planning conversation focused on ownership, opportunity and growth at Ovintiv. The message was simple: development is supported—and it’s also something you actively shape.

“Connecting with my cohort was a highlight. The working-style session was interactive and helped us learn more about ourselves—and how we work best with others.”

Jessica Grant, market optimization analyst

See the big picture

A highlight of the day was a strategy session, where leaders shared how the company sets priorities—and how those priorities show up in everyday decisions. For new grads, it connected their roles to enterprise goals and reinforced that impact isn’t limited by title.

That context helped to set the stage for the evening’s visit with the Board of Directors.

Practice leadership communication

Before meeting the Board, the group joined a coaching session focused on asking strong questions and showing up with confidence. The point wasn’t just to listen—it was to take part in a real, two-way conversation.

Those conversations continued into the evening where grads connected directly with Board members over dinner. The exchange gave participants the chance to learn from experienced leaders—and offered the Board a first-hand view of what matters to Ovintiv’s emerging talent.

A culture that invests in the future

The day also included practical touches that support early-career growth—like professional headshots and informal networking time— so new grads could keep building momentum after the event. Meet the Board is one way we help early-career employees learn fast, connect widely and build confidence from day one.

Meet the Board reflects what it means to build a career at Ovintiv: learning continuously, engaging openly and being supported by leaders who invest in people.

“Designing an entire event around new grads shows the company’s commitment to our development and growth.”

Fabiola Fraire, accountant, regulatory accounting

Why this matters for new grads

For Ovintiv, Meet the Board is a practical way to help early-career employees learn quickly, grow their network and thrive.

For students and prospective new grads, it’s a glimpse of what sets Ovintiv apart: meaningful access to leadership, practical development and a clear connection between your work and business results. If you want a place to learn, contribute and build momentum early, explore Ovintiv’s student and new grad opportunities.