Job Description

The Opportunity:

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for a motivated Drilling Technician to join our fast-paced Development Operations team! You will have the exciting opportunity to be part of an active engineering and operations team responsible for the planning, execution and optimization of operations related to drilling activities. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent and active oil and gas drilling groups. Join a group that fosters a fun working environment, and encourages working together, innovative thinking, improving processes, and doing it right!

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: March 11, 2026
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform and manage regulatory and general reporting for the drilling department
• Perform regulatory submissions across all provinces within Canadian Natural operations, with strong focus on well licensing
• Manage the partner reporting process within the development operations group
• Support engineering and operations teams with data acquisition and management
• Aid in the review of well records, lookbacks as well as provide support with ongoing operations
• Acquire hands-on experience with software programs including Wellview, Accumap and Tableau

What You Bring to the Role:

• 3 plus years of completions/drilling experience in the oil and gas industry
• Technical degree or diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Familiarity with and understanding of safety standards, well licensing process, regulatory requirements and environmental regulations

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 ourCOMPENSATION & 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.