THE OPPORTUNITY:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!
Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, develops meaningful relationships, and continuous learning! Gain valuable hands-on oil & gas field experience by working as a Field Operator at one of Canadian Natural’s field locations during the summer and then as a Student Engineer in the Calgary Office with either a Conventional, Thermal, or Facilities team.

This student opportunity is a 16-month term beginning in May. You will have the chance to contribute to challenging projects that will develop your expertise and prepare you for full-time employment. You will develop skills and add value while also having the chance to meet other students and partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee!

• Job location:
• Relief Operator: One of our various field locations throughout Alberta, Northern BC, or SaskatchewanEngineering portion: Calgary, AB
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• Head Office

• Shift schedule:
• Field Portion: various shift schedules depending on location assigned:
• 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per shift
• 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hours per shift, etc.
• Must be prepared to remain on-call during off-hours (selected fields only)
• Calgary Portion: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday - Friday)
• Term length: 16 Months
• 4 Months as Relief Field Operator
• 12 Months (September 2026 – August 2027) as an Engineering Student in Calgary
• Term start: May 2026 (Mandatory Safety Training Week: May 4-8, 2026)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an engineering degree program (Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, and Petroleum/Oil & Gas disciplines preferred)
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license and feel comfortable driving a half ton work truck in a safe manner
• Strong mechanical aptitude is an asset
• Motivated, problem solver, takes initiative, collaborative, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities