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 Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Student, you will work alongside experienced professionals and take part in interesting work assignments that stimulate learning. Utilizing UiPath, the team’s focus is to deliver value add projects by developing and implementing RPA workflows throughout the business to automate routine tasks. As a student, you will perform multiple functions including business analysis, systems analysis, project management, and process development and automation.
- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
- Term length: 12 months
- Term start: September 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with the business teams to document detailed AS IS / TO BE process mapping
- Act as a bridge between the technical teams and the business Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Identify, analyze and quantify RPA opportunities
- Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to be used by the RPA development team
- Assist to troubleshoot and repair problems that occur
- Quantify and report RPA Benefits
- RPA development as required
What You Bring to the Role:
- Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree program in Operations Management or Computer Science
- Basic understanding of the RPA software capabilities used for automation
- Ability to understand technical and business concepts to bridge the gap between IT and business areas
- Highly developed analytical skills, strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- General proficiency with SQL and database query tools such as Microsoft Access and/or SQL+
- Knowledge of Oil & Gas terminology and concepts would be an asset
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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