Job Description

The Opportunity:

Jump-start your career to becoming a Professional Engineer!

The Thermal Engineer-In-Training Program is a structured developmental program designed to give you maximum exposure to the differing aspects of thermal Operations and Engineering roles at Canadian Natural.

The program includes an initial 1-year Calgary based assignment followed by 2 years in a field-based role. Once the field assignment is complete, a permanent transition will occur into the Calgary office into a Production or Exploitation Engineering role as part of one of our thermal asset teams. Collaboration, creativity, and innovation are keystones of our engineering teams. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn with a multi-disciplined team assisting in your development benefit from direct and in-direct mentorship.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you're a New Grad Engineer who is passionate about making a difference and is eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

• Job location: Calgary and Cold Lake/Bonnyville or Fly-in, Fly-Out (FIFO) to our Kirby site
• Start date Flexibility throughout 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: February 15, 2026 *

*Please note: Screening will take place throughout the posting period.

Key Accountabilities:

• Challenging and fast-paced work environment to grow your skills
• Flexibility in decisions to maximize creative problem solving
• Independence and self-direction in tasks
• Collective approach to leadership with low formality
• Dedicated mentor through the course of your EIT rotational program
• Action-orientated work focused on maximizing the company’s bottom line

What You Bring to the Role:

• Upcoming 2026 graduate from a Bachelor's of Engineering Program. Recent new graduates from 2025 will also be considered
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Member In Training immediately upon graduation
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
• Familiarity with and understanding of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Oil & Gas experience is an asset, previous engineering work experience as a student is preferred

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 our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

Many of our students are successfully hired for permanent positions upon graduation. Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplifies our mandate to develop and advance our people. We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025. 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.