Job Description

The Opportunity:

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for a driven, motivated professional with a strong work ethic to join the Surface Land Team in Grande Prairie, AB. This is a 12 month full-time temporary position. In this role, you will be responsible for a broad portfolio including surface rights acquisitions and community and government relations and consultation. You will have the exciting opportunity to highlight your superior communication skills as you represent Canadian Natural at community and industry committee meetings and government and Land and Property Rights Tribunal hearings. A highly organized individual, you will find significant potential for career growth and progressive autonomy in this role as you add value to the team while learning and building your Landman skillset.

• Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline June 23, 2026

* Please note that this is a 12-month temporary position

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and manage land access for well sites, pipelines and facilities including negotiations for land dealings and the acquisition of rights for surveying, well sites, pipelines and facilities
• Oversee contract formulation and interpretation for land acquisition and maintain necessary files and reports relevant to company owned and leased properties
• Develop positive working relationships with Indigenous communities near our operations
• Work with Geophysical Operations on community consultation and government permits
• Coordinate and manage positive relations with all stakeholders, including managing participant involvement and public consultation programs
• Provide direction for area Surface Land Administrators on acquisition status and registration

What You Bring to the Role:

• 2+ years of direct or related experience with relevant post-secondary education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies, programs and activities would be an asset
• Commissioner for Oaths

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Extensive career development opportunities
• Access to multiple learning platforms

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.