Asset Recovery & Sales Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during Christmas week

Summer Fridays in July and August

Relocation assistance (Student Reloc)

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited invites students to join the Asset Recovery group in Calgary for a 4-month term starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end management of surplus equipment, with internal redeployment and opportunities to sell external assets.

The role offers a busy, safety-sensitive environment with a 5-on, 2-off schedule, and exposure to oil and gas operations. You’ll develop foundational knowledge, support transfers, and build relationships with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Commerce, Sales, Oil and Gas or a related field.
• Demonstrated sales skills (lead generation and negotiation).
• Ability to influence others to move the sales opportunity forward.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational knowledge of oil and gas equipment used across the business.
• Learn about Canada’s oil and gas industry and Canadian Natural’s operations (thermal, conventional, and oil sands).
• Help identify surplus equipment and materials and find opportunities to create value from unused assets.
• Assist in matching available equipment with upcoming project needs.
• Build relationships with external buyers and brokers to support asset sales.
• Execute transfers and sales while ensuring compliance, logistics coordination, and reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to presentations, documentation updates, research, and other ad hoc projects.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce/Sales/Oil & Gas

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 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!

Gain valuable experience as a student for our Asset Recovery group. Asset Recovery involves the end-to-end management of surplus equipment and materials. In this role, you will drive asset optimization by facilitating internal equipment redeployment and enabling external sales.Since asset recovery touches every aspect of the business, you will develop a broad understanding of the company’s operations and geographical areas.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office (mostly)
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length:4 months
• Term start:January 2027
• Safety sensitive position:Yes
• Application deadline:This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Key Accountabilities:

• Gain foundational knowledge of oil and gas equipment used across the business
• Learn about Canada’s oil and gas industry and Canadian Natural’s operations (thermal, conventional, and oil sands)
• Help identify surplus equipment and materials and find opportunities to create value from unused assets
• Assist in matching available equipment with upcoming project needs
• Build relationships with external buyers and brokers to support asset sales
• Execute transfers and sales while ensuring compliance, logistics coordination, and reporting accuracy
• Contribute to presentations, documentation updates, research, and other ad hoc projects

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Commerce, Sales, Oil and Gas or a related field
• Demonstrated sales skills (especially lead generation and negotiation)
• Ability to influence others to move the sales opportunity forward
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Highly organized and efficient
• Skilled at communicating, interacting, and relating with others
• Knowledge of oil and gas or industrial equipment will be considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• 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
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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.

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.