Job Description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an exciting opportunity for a highly detail-oriented and organized environmental professional to provide stewardship and regulatory guidance on obligations related to wildlife. In this role, you will implement wildlife monitoring programs at Canadian Natural Oil Sands sites and support other environmental initiatives by providing regulatory direction for ongoing operational and development activities.

You will use your strong communication skills to interface, support, and advise Operations and Project business units on operational controls to maintain regulatory requirements, generate technical reporting documents, and liaise with regulatory authorities. Initiative and flexibility are required as this role consists of approximately 60% office and 40% field work.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Oil Sands site
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: June 18, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Safely perform wildlife and habitat assessments across diverse ecosystems using equipment such as ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, remote cameras, and other monitoring tools
• Lead wildlife teams by directing fieldwork, supervising students, and mentoring junior staff in surveys, assessments, nest sweeps, wildlife deterrent implementation, and other services as needed
• Design, execute, and report on environmental monitoring programs, providing wildlife expertise to support operational and development projects with a focus on habitat protection
• Support multi-disciplinary biophysical field assessments, including vegetation, waterbodies, and soils, as well as other environmental scopes and on-call duties when required
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory applications to meet provincial and federal requirements, including analyzing, interpreting, and clearly communicating field data
• Represent the organization at stakeholder forums, government committees, and industry groups while effectively liaising with regulators, stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to provide updates and recommendations

What You Bring to the Role:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field; must have a minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who are Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEP) or wildlife specialists, and to those who hold, or are eligible for, a professional designation (P.Biol.)
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and be physically capable and competent to work in a variety of environmental conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental policies and regulations in Alberta and Canada, especially those pertaining to wildlife and species at risk
• Proficiency in technical writing, problem-solving, and communication

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
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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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.

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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.