ConocoPhillips has announced another round of layoffs, marking the second consecutive year of job cuts as the oil and gas producer continues to restructure its operations.
The company has not disclosed the number of positions affected in the latest round.
Employees and contractors in Calgary, Alberta, and at the company's Surmont and Montney operations are being notified about whether their positions will be affected.
The Houston-based producer confirmed the latest cuts a day before the notifications began.
Its Canadian workforce accounted for approximately 8% of its 9,900 global employees at the end of 2025, according to its annual filing.
"We routinely review our organisation to align with our long-term strategy, operate safely and efficiently, and remain well-positioned for future opportunities," Dennis Nuss, director of media relations at ConocoPhillips, said in a statement to CTV News.
Employee notifications
An internal notice obtained by CTV News instructed employees in Calgary to work from home on Tuesday and await virtual notifications.
Workers at Surmont, the company's oil sands project in northeastern Alberta, and its Montney operations in northeastern British Columbia were to be contacted by phone.
The notification process differs from the company's previous round of layoffs in 2025.
A company memo reviewed by Reuters at the time indicated that field workers would be informed in person.
ConocoPhillips has not explained the change in its approach.
During the 2025 job cuts, Nuss told Reuters in an email, "We will not be sharing area-specific workforce numbers for current or impacted employees and contractors."
Restructuring plans
The latest layoffs form part of a broader global workforce reduction programme announced in September 2025.
ConocoPhillips said it planned to reduce its global workforce of employees and contractors by 20% to 25%, with most of the cuts expected to take place before the end of that year.
Two sources told Reuters that the reorganisation would be completed by 2026.
The news agency has also linked the restructuring to the company's acquisition of Marathon Oil.
ConocoPhillips' employee figures reflect the scale of the changes.
The company reported 11,800 employees at the end of 2024, compared with 9,900 at the end of 2025, representing a decline of approximately 16%.
Industry trends
ConocoPhillips is among several energy companies undertaking workforce reductions as they review costs and operations.
Calgary-based Imperial Oil, for instance, has announced plans to cut 20% of its workforce by the end of 2027.
Commenting on the broader trend, Richard Masson, executive fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, told CBC News: "Costs are always being reduced in this business."
As ConocoPhillips continues its restructuring, the latest layoffs add to the workforce changes already recorded over the past year.
The company has yet to disclose the number of additional jobs affected or provide a breakdown of the cuts by location.