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! Canadian Natural is seeking a Government Affairs Advisor to support the company’s engagement with federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This role provides strategic policy and government relations support to advance Canadian Natural’s business objectives within a complex and evolving regulatory and political environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy analysis capabilities, sound judgment, and a proven ability to build effective relationships with government partners and internal stakeholders. This individual brings relevant industry experience, can confidently manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment, and approaches work with natural curiosity. They possess the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, accessible messages for internal audiences and serve as a trusted technical subject matter expert for business communications.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline April 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor and analyze federal and provincial policy, regulatory, and political developments, evaluating risks and opportunities to Canadian Natural’s business plan, and translating implications into clear, concise and business focused advice for senior leaders
• Support government relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives by preparing clear, concise, data‑informed presentations and speaking points with actionable recommendations
• Experience with lobbyist reporting, including a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate filings and ongoing compliance with all applicable lobbying laws and standards
• Coordinate advocacy efforts by actively engaging with industry associations and external partners, aligning shared priorities and serving as a trusted advisor to internal cross-functional teams
• Utilize and maintain database management tools to support issue tracking and provide timely, accurate internal reporting to stakeholders and management committees

What You Bring to the Role:

• Undergraduate degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Economics, or a related field
• Progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a political environment
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal, provincial and municipal government processes
• Knowledge of the energy or natural resources sector is considered an asset
• Proven ability to oversee internal process to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

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.