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 a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, develops meaningful relationships, and continuous learning!
Gain valuable hands-on oil & gas field experience by working as a Field Engineering Student at Canadian Natural’s St. Albert field location with the Conventional team. You will have the chance to contribute to challenging projects that will develop your expertise and prepare you for full-time employment. You will develop skills and add value while also having the chance to meet other students and partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee!
- Job location: St Albert, AB – Field Office
- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off - 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)
- Term length: 4 months
- Term start: May 2026 (Mandatory Safety Training: May 4-8, 2026 in Calgary)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
Key Accountabilities:
- Obtain baseline engineering experience and exposure in a wide variety of tasks while working with multidisciplinary teams and industry programs in a fast-paced environment
- Develop skills in organizational reliability to identify opportunities to improve existing systems and reduce overall operating costs
- Perform optimization on light oil and heavy oil wells utilizing design programs and engineering principals to increase production
- Provide technical support for data analysis and the preparation of various reports
- Participate in field visits to perform facility audits, collect field data and participate in field driven projects
What You Bring to The Role:
- Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year of an engineering degree program (Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, and Petroleum/Oil & Gas disciplines preferred)
- Previous experience operating in Oil & Gas preferred
- Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license
- Motivated, takes initiative, collaborative, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 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)
- Safety boot allowance
- Safety training certifications and PPE covered
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what 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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