The Opportunity:
Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!
As the Financial Marketing Student, you will work alongside experienced and talented professionals and take part in interesting work assignments that stimulate learning. Our company culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning. Building on classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your skills while working with mentors to ‘kick-start’ a successful career in Financial Marketing!
- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
- Term starts and lengths:
- May 2025 – 4 months
- September 2025 – 8 months
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist the Marketing team with supply/demand fundamental analytical projects as required, including tracking the following:
- North American and International drilling activities
- World Oil and North American Gas production and inventories
- Western Canadian field receipts on the various pipeline systems
- Pipeline and refining facility news and utilization rates
- Inventories and line rates on the Enbridge crude pipeline system
- North American Weather related databases on Heating Degree Days and Shallow Subsea Temps, etc.
- Assist the Marketing team with Technical Price analytical projects as required, including the following:
- Tracking Crude Oil prices, differentials and crack spreads
- Tracking selected North American natural gas prices, differentials and location spreads
- Assist the Marketing team in preparing weekly budgeted natural gas pricing for the company using database and spreadsheet software
- Assist in the monthly tracking of Canadian Natural’s Natural Gas Liquids production
What You Bring to the Role:
- Currently enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year degree program in Accounting, Finance or Business, with a preference given to candidates intending to pursue an accounting designation (e.g. CPA) or other finance designation (e.g. CFA)
- Previous oil and gas marketing experience will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Paradox, Freelance, PowerPoint or other database knowledge is an asset
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic with a demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to track and follow through on tasks
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- 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)
- Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about we have to offer!
If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter 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 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
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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