Administration Student - Oil Sands

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Fort McMurray is offering an exciting opportunity for students in their Administrative Professional program. You will provide vital administrative support while working closely with industry professionals in a fast-paced environment. This role is designed to enhance your skills and prepare you for a successful career. Benefits include a structured term of 4 months, potential relocation support, and multiple volunteer opportunities. Join us in a role that values growth and community engagement, securing your place in a collaborative team.

Benefits

Quality camp facilities

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out

Multiple volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to staff and vendors.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail effectively.
• Maintain office supplies inventory and organization.
• Support events and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled or a new graduate in Business Management or Office Administration

Job description

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 our culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning.

This role will provide you with an opportunity to work alongside experienced and talented professionals and take part in interesting and challenging work assignments. Building on classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your skills while working with mentors to ‘kick-start’ a successful career as an Administrative Professional. Working in a challenging, high volume, fast-paced environment, you will work closely with the Office Services team to provide administrative support for several areas throughout Albian and Horizon.

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB - Horizon Oil Sands
• Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday)
• Term length: 4 months
• Term start: May 2026
• Safety sensitive position:Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone and via email to all staff, contractors and vendors
• Responsible for collection and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mail
• Ensure refreshments and coffee supplies are stocked, maintain inventory, and reporting any issues
• Requisition, distribute, and maintain inventory of office supplies and stationery
• Create and distribute internal correspondence, including posters, memorandums and departmental communications
• Create reports and maintain spreadsheets ensuring all data is up to date and accurate
• Prioritize workspace efficiency, office tidiness and organization
• Support with vacation coverages, events and other administrative duties as required
• Challenging projects that develop your expertise and prepare you for full-time employment

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled, or a new graduate, in a degree or diploma program in Business Management, Business/Office Administration, or an equivalent combination

What We Offer:

• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

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.

About Us

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.

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.