Area Surface Land Administrator

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited in Calgary seeks a Surface Land Area Administrator to provide essential surface land administration support across operating areas. You will manage surface agreements, payments, and compliance, collaborating with Land Agents, Operations, Accounting, Regulatory teams, and external stakeholders.

The role requires at least five years of surface land experience, a Petroleum Land / Land Analyst Certificate is a strong asset, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of industry-related Surface Land experience.
• Proven knowledge of surface land agreements and related regulations.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Self-starter with initiative to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain surface land agreements including Surface Leases and Rights of Way.
• Update and track surface land information in land systems and databases.
• Process payments including annual rental payments and other compensation.
• Communicate with departments to ensure effective workflow.
• Support projects by assisting internal teams with planning and execution.
• Act as a contact for landowners, agents, lawyers, Crown agencies, and service companies.
• Contribute to meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform duties with integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Skills

Surface Land experience

Computer skills

Education

Petroleum Land / Land Analyst Certificate

Job description

Make your mark while you grow your career with Canadian Natural Resources Limited! Canadian Natural has an exciting permanent opportunity for a Surface Land Area Administrator to join the Calgary Land team, providing essential surface land administration support across operating areas. This role ensures surface agreements, payments, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained, reflecting Canadian Natural’s commitment to “Doing It Right” through professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Land Agents, Operations, Accounting, Regulatory teams, Asset Retirement and external stakeholders to support uninterrupted surface access and positive landowner relationships. This role calls for a reliable, adaptable professional with a strong work ethic, clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, improvement‑focused mindset.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities

• Administer and maintain surface land agreements including Governing agreements (Surface Leases, Rights of Way, etc.) and supplemental agreements (Temporary Workspace, and road/access agreements), ensuring files are accurate, complete, and maintained in our electronic files
• Update and track surface land information in Canadian Natural land systems and databases (including registrations, notices, amendments, renewals, expiries, and required weekly and monthly reports)
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments including annual rental payments and other compensation in accordance with agreement terms,
• Communicate with other departments as required to ensure effective working relations and workflow
• Support capital, maintenance, integrity, and operational projects by assisting internal teams with planning and execution requirements
• Act as a point of contact for landowners, Land Agents, lawyers, Crown agencies, and service companies to respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Contribute to meetings and share knowledge and experience in an effort to drive continuous improvement
• Perform all duties with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism

What You Bring to the Role

• Must have minimum 5+ years of industry-related Surface Land experience
• A Petroleum Land / Land Analyst Certificate or similar is considered a strong asset
• A practical working knowledge of applicable rules, acts, directives, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• A self-starter who takes initiative to learn and grow

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.