Job Description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Commercial Coordinator within Canadian Natural’s Crude Oil Marketing team, you will support the negotiation, execution, administration and ongoing optimization of commercial arrangements across Canadian Natural’s crude oil portfolio.

In this role, you will work closely with Crude Oil Marketing, Logistics and Scheduling, Accounting, Credit, Risk, Legal and Operations, while also engaging with external customers, shippers, pipelines, terminals and other industry counterparties. Your work will help ensure commercial commitments are well-structured, properly documented and effectively executed, with a focus on contract governance, transportation economics, pipeline tariffs, claims and dispute resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, detail-oriented professional to build deep expertise in crude oil marketing, transportation, market access and commercial contract structures, with the opportunity to develop toward a future crude oil marketing role. Your ability to interpret agreements, understand value drivers, resolve issues and communicate clear recommendations will contribute to Canadian Natural’s continued commercial success.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline July 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Crude Oil Marketers in negotiating, executing, and administering purchase, sale, exchange, transportation, storage, and terminalling agreements while maintaining accurate commercial contract records and terms, including pricing, General Terms and Conditions, credit requirements, delivery obligations, nominations, notices, renewals, and expiry dates
• Develop a strong working knowledge of Western Canadian crude oil markets, pipeline tariffs, nomination procedures, apportionment, transportation alternatives, quality requirements and market access constraints
• Collaborate with Legal, Credit, Risk, and Accounting to support contract approvals, counterparty onboarding, credit reviews, collateral requirements, internal governance, and accurate settlement, while coordinating with Logistics and Scheduling to assess the commercial impact of nominations, delivery performance, pipeline constraints, inventory positions, quality matters, and operational disruptions
• Review pipeline tariff changes, regulatory filings, industry notices, and shipper communications to identify potential commercial impacts and recommended actions, while supporting timely and professional resolution of commercial disputes, claims, invoice issues, delivery variances, quality adjustments, and other counterparty matters
• Prepare contract summaries, issue logs, position updates, commercial analysis, briefing materials, and recommendations for Marketers and management, while tracking and analyzing fees, pricing, differentials, quality adjustments, transportation costs, netbacks, and other commercial alternatives to support value-focused decision-making
• Identify and recommend improvements to contract structures, internal processes, reporting tools, commercial controls, and portfolio flexibility, while building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships to support reliable execution, clear communication, and strong commercial outcomes

What You Bring to the Role:

• 10+ years of experience in crude oil marketing, contracts, logistics, scheduling, transportation, commercial operations, or business development within the energy sector
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, commerce or a related discipline
• Strong interest in developing a career in crude oil marketing, with the initiative to learn market fundamentals, transportation economics and commercial value drivers
• Working knowledge of Western Canadian crude oil markets, pipeline systems, transportation options, pipeline nominations, tariffs and commercial contract structures
• Experience reviewing, drafting or administering commercial agreements, General Terms and Conditions, transportation contracts, tariffs or related commercial documents
• Ability to interpret contract language, identify commercial implications, understand risk and escalate key issues with clear recommendations
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong ability to track obligations, deadlines, documentation, and follow-ups while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with sound judgment, accountability, and proficiency in Excel (Power BI and related tools an asset), enabling effective collaboration and practical problem-solving

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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.