Asset Recovery & Sales Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance under StudentRel

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) invites a motivated student to join the Asset Recovery group in Calgary, AB. The role focuses on end-to-end management of surplus equipment, driving asset optimization, and facilitating internal redeployment and external sales.

You will gain exposure to Canada’s oil & gas operations, develop stakeholder relationships, and contribute to transfers, logistics, and project support during a 4-month term starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in Business, Commerce, Sales, Oil & Gas or a related field.
• Demonstrated sales skills (lead generation & negotiation) and customer service experience.
• Ability to influence others and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational knowledge of oil and gas equipment used across the business.
• Identify surplus equipment and 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 with logistics coordination and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Communication

Organized

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student (2nd–4th year)

Job description

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!

The Opportunity

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

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)
• Customer service experience
• 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

• Competitive salary
• 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.

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.

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.