About the Role
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? As the successful candidate, you will identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system. You will assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports.
This Oil Sands site is a world class operation offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and your expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Oil Sands operations using industry leading techniques.
Term length: 8 months
Term start: May 2025
Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Albian or Horizon Oil Sands Site
Shift schedule: 4 x 3 – 10 hours (Monday – Thursday) OR 8 x 6 – 10 hours (Wednesday – Wednesday)
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out: Yes - from Calgary or Edmonton
Key Accountabilities:
Assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports
Track and record all field and laboratory data
Contribute to surface water quality monitoring as required
Identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system
Assist with wildlife regulatory reporting requirements
Collaborate with Environmental Specialists, Regulatory Coordinators, and Academic Researchers during their site work
Generate supporting data and forms for regulatory application submissions
Support the inspection of project facilities for environmental compliance tracking
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
Requirements
Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental Program
Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
Previous ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
Previous environmental or oil sands experience considered an asset
About the Company
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.
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.