Government Relations Student

3 months ago


Calgary Alberta DJ, CA Canadian Natural Resources Limited Full time

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

As the Government Relations student, you will work with teams throughout our organization to ensure that government relations deliverables are carried out successfully. Working in the head office of this world-class company offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations as the position plays an important part in Canadian Natural’s efforts to engage and advocate on important regulatory and public policy issues.

  • Term length: 4 months
  • Term start: May 2025
  • Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office
  • Shift schedule: 5 x 2 - 8 hours (Monday - Friday)
  • Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

  • Review and research public policy, regulatory and legislative issues which may impact Canadian Natural’s operations
  • Help identify and evaluate advocacy and engagement opportunities that fit within Canadian Natural’s government relations strategy
  • Work with internal regulatory team to identify and highlight policy and regulatory initiatives which may impact Canadian Natural
  • Develop materials to assist with advocacy and engagement
  • Filing - updating and maintenance of Government Relations files
  • Research - research and preparation of memo’s and other briefing notes detailing policy or other government regulation or legislation
  • Support the team with preparing advocacy materials, including power-point presentations, spreadsheets, and word documents
  • Manage team portfolios for vacation coverage

What You Bring to The Role:

Students studying in the fields of Public Policy, Political Science or related disciplines.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy. Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term
  • Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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