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! As the first line of support, Machinists are integral members of Canadian Natural’s Mine Maintenance team. You will directly report to the supervisor and be responsible for completing assignments in the assembly, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of Mining Equipment, metal parts, tools, models, and equipment that require a high degree of accuracy and precision. Work may involve limited design responsibilities. Although work falls principally in the machinist's trade, the employee is expected to employ some skills of the Millwright trade. Job requirements on occasion, require work beyond normal duty hours resulting from emergency or high priority work

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, rotating day/night, 12-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline May 14, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Diagnose and repair machine failures, as well as install replacement parts (which you'll often fabricate yourself)
• Provide mechanical assistance to Millwrights working in the rebuild shop
• Identify recurring problems and document them so that an engineered solution can be provided
• Maintain close contact with the Operations/Maintenance coordinators to insure that the jobs are prioritized correctly
• Work in the shop and field where every required
• Participate actively in Continuous Improvement program
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report them

What You Bring to the Role:

• High school or GED completion is required
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a maintenance machine shop, specifically working on mining equipment
• Ideally a dual ticketed Journeyperson Red Seal Machinist/Millwright or Machinist/Welder Trade Certificate in Alberta or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• Journeyman Millwrights with line boring experience will also be considered
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist's trade

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

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.