Engineering Student

3 hours ago

Calgary Alberta DJ, CA Canadian Natural Resources Limited Full time

The Opportunity:

As a Technology and Innovation Engineering student, you will have the unique opportunity to be central to one of the world’s largest Oil and Gas operator and gain valuable hands on engineering experience. This is a chance to work in a group that touches all aspects of our operation including production, optimization, recovery, and the environment. You will gain baseline engineering and business experience and exposure to new Technologies, Innovation, and Industry Consortia, working in a multidisciplinary environment. You will be exposed to all aspects of technology development and spurring innovation in a large organization. Take advantage of the opportunity to work closely with experienced individuals, and offer your innovative ideas to move our industry forward.

  • Term length: 8 months
  • Term start: September 2025
  • Job location: Calgary, AB
  • Shift schedule: 5 x 2 - 8 hours (Monday - Friday)
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensuring updates to Technology and Innovation technology and project databases are timely and accurate.
  • Provide support managing the Technology and Innovation budget
  • Support the Technology and Innovation team in data analysis, scouting and evaluating new technologies, as well as spurring collaboration among business units
  • Create reports regarding new technologies in various disciplines
  • Execute small projects related to Technology and Innovation, including digital technology projects
  • Support evaluation of Industry Consortia and other technology development partnerships
  • Support the creation of new academic research projects, and assessing the value of completed research to Canadian Natural

What You Bring to The Role:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's of Engineering degree program in in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft suite of products is considered an asset (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
  • Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.
  • Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract.
  • A pre-employment drug and alcohol test must be completed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
  • 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.
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • 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 (optional) 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. Students may be considered for permanent, full-time positions upon graduation through our New Grad program Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplify our mission to develop our people.
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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