Job Description

The Opportunity:

Calling all future mining engineers! Are you ready to dive into the world of oil sands mining and dig into this exciting opportunity? Step into a world brimming with exciting challenges and learning opportunities. We have diverse opportunities with our dynamic Mine Technology, Mine Planning, Mine Operations Projects, Mine Survey, and Tailings Planning teams. Gain invaluable hands-on experience in mine engineering, honing your skills while making a real impact.

Take the next step in your mining engineering journey with a company that values growth, fosters a fun working environment, teamwork and innovation!

• Job locations: Calgary, AB or Fort McMurray, AB – Horizon or Albian Sands
• Shift schedules: Various
• Term lengths: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months
• Term starts: January, May or September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support mine and tailings operations through performance monitoring, design work, analyzing trends, optimizing production efficiencies
• Design work including haul roads, earth structures, tailings storage structures and pit walls
• Assist in the budget process by collaboratively providing inputs to develop the annual mine operations budget
• Assist in different planning scenarios and design work to determine best economic path forward
• Detailed scheduling to support mine, tailings and project execution plans

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Mining, Mineral or Geological engineering is preferred (Civil engineering is also acceptable)
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Previous engineering or field experience is considered an asset
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Fort McMurray only)
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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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