Ensign Energy is one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced land-based drilling companies. When you start a career with Ensign, you will receive quality training, global opportunities, and competitive benefits.
As a member of our workforce, you’ll be part of a team committed to working hard and safely while taking pride in a job done right.
Ensign Energy is hiring for a wide range of office and corporate roles, including:
Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow within a stable and respected energy company.
We value the team driving our success. We take pride in a hard day’s work, and we always strive to learn more.
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Be a part of our team, learn from industry veterans, skilled engineers, and cultivate your skills and career with Ensign.
At Ensign, we value quality training. In the race to drill deeper, faster and safer, we aim to build an adaptable, capable and safe workforce and develop strong, strategic, and accountable leaders. We focus our training and development across four complementary areas: Behavioural, Health, Safety & Environment, Technical and Systems.
Our Global Training Matrix is a detailed breakdown by region and job position for all courses you are required to take as you develop and growth your skills with Ensign.

As an entry level position, our Floorhands work on the rig floor handling the difficult and physically strenuous operations.
Our worksites showcase our best in class safety standards and our Floorhands embrace our safety culture. They are our all-around workers, responsible for assisting and learning from all other crew members in their duties, including the maintenance and repair of rig equipment.
Our Floorhands show a willingness to get involved, take on the hard tasks and learn from their crews.
Our Lead Floorhands/Motorhands ensure our rigs and equipment are operating as they should. They maintain our engines, perform routine preventative maintenance and minor rig repairs. They keep our equipment clean and ready to go. Our Lead Floorhands/Motorhands are planners, embrace our safety culture and are always ready to learn more.
Our Derrickhands work above the rig floor and ensuring our operations are running smoothly from the bottom to the top of the derrick.
Derrickhands lift and sink casing, drill pipe and drill collars. They guide the stands of the drill pipe into the fingers at the top of the derrick. Derrickhands also ensure our mud pumps and mud processing equipment are running well.
Our Derrickhands are agile, adapt quickly and tackle the work with tenacity.
Our Drillers supervise ours crews and oversee the safe running of the rig. They drill our wells accordingly to plan, leveraging our Edge technology.
Our Drillers know the tools and the technology. Our Drillers work as team players, mentor our safety culture and share their knowledge to advance the skills of their crews.
Our Rig Managers know the drill. They oversee the rig’s operations, keeping our rigs working through the harshest conditions and meeting our customer’s goals. They are the leaders who bring the crews.
Together, pass along their knowledge and experience and every day build our safety culture. Our Rig Managers are tough, seasoned and industry professionals.
Not all roles require prior experience in the oil and gas or energy sector. Many corporate and regional positions are open to candidates with transferable skills from other industries. Job postings will outline any specific experience or technical requirements, but Ensign welcomes applicants from diverse professional backgrounds.
The recruitment process generally includes submitting an online application, followed by a screening review from our Talent Acquisition team. Selected candidates may then participate in interviews, or job‑specific evaluations. Final steps typically include reference checks and pre‑employment requirements based on regional regulations. Throughout the process, our team keeps candidates informed and supported.
Yes. Ensign offers summer student and internship opportunities in Australia, Canada, and the United States. These programs provide hands‑on experience in a variety of corporate and operational support roles. Availability varies by region and by year, and openings are posted on our careers page when recruitment begins.
Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Ensign Energy Services Inc. makes our employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, abilities and other job-related factors, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, disability, marital status, military status, or such other characteristics protected under applicable law. Additionally, Ensign is committed to principles of international laws which prohibit child labour (where such work detrimental to the overall well-being of children) and forced labour.