Job Description

The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy a challenging, fast‑paced environment where every day is different? In our continuously evolving organization, the HR Business Advisor plays a key role in supporting leaders and employees by providing sound HR advice, practical solutions, and consistent application of policies and legislation.

As an HR professional, you will work closely with business leaders to support employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation - while also ensuring accurate and timely execution of core HR processes. This role requires confidence, strong judgment, and the ability to remain professional and composed in demanding situations.

• Job location: Site based - Fort McMurray, Alberta OR Calgary, Alberta with bi-weekly, overnight trips to site
• Shift schedule:
  • Fort McMurray: 4 x 3 (Monday to Thursday), 10-hour shifts
  • Calgary: 5 x 2 (Monday to Friday), 8-hour shifts
• On-call requirement: Rotational emergency on-call HR support for 24-hour operations
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: May 15, 2026

What You’re Known For:

• Credibility and confidence when advising leaders on complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• Ability to independently manage workplace investigations, including fact‑finding, documentation, analysis, and defensible recommendations
• Willingness to deliver and stand behind difficult or unpopular decisions, including discipline and terminations
• Strong judgment and consistency in applying company policies and employment legislation
• Disciplined attention to detail, particularly in documentation that may be relied upon for formal or legal review
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, HR peers, and cross‑functional partners to ensure aligned and consistent outcomes
• Maintaining professionalism, composure, and fairness in high‑pressure or emotionally charged situations

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to business unit leaders on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and terminations
• Provide clear, consistent advice on the interpretation and application of company policies, programs, and applicable employment legislation
• Independently conduct and support workplace investigations, including intake, fact‑finding, documentation, and defensible recommendations
• Deliver accurate and timely transactional HR support, including maintaining employee data in HR systems and preparing reports as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the site and within the HR team to ensure consistent HR practices

What you Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years of progressive HR and advisory experience, with demonstrated strength in:
  • Employee relations
  • Workplace investigations
  • Discipline and termination processes
  • Coaching and advising leaders
• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, and/or equivalent experience gained through progressive HR advisory roles
• CPHR designation is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of relevant Provincial and Federal employment legislation
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
• Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Comfort working on site in a safety-sensitive, operational environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (with eligibility for applicable premiums)
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.