Business Development Marketing Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off during Christmas / July–

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance under StudentRel

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) invites applications for a 12-month Business Development Marketing Student role at our Calgary head office. You will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful assignments spanning contract management, data tracking and analytics to support business decisions.

As a current student in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business, you will gain exposure to marketing and development activities, with a focus on Excel/Word, data collection and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd or 3rd year degree program in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to track and follow through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Using Canadian Natural’s existing platform, you will effectively create a purpose-built contract management lifecycle tool with a single repository of service agreements, manage key negotiated terms, coordinate management of counterparties, establish reminders of critical dates and track value and compliance.
• Assist in the monthly tracking of crude quality characteristics for all Canadian Natural’s crude production; this will include the collection of historical quality data for crude production on Feeder Pipelines into Edmonton and Hardisty, Alberta
• Involves working with both production teams and service providers with the final deliverable being a system to periodically update and publish data
• Assist in the review of Marketing Business Development opportunities

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

2nd or 3rd year degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Word

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

As the Business Development Marketing Student, you will work alongside experienced and talented professionals take part in interesting work assignments that stimulate learning. Our company culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities

• Using Canadian Natural’s existing platform, you will effectively create a purpose-built contract management lifecycle tool with a single repository of service agreements, manage key negotiated terms, coordinate management of counterparties, establish reminders of critical dates and track value and compliance
• Assist in the monthly tracking of crude quality characteristics for all Canadian Natural’s crude production; this will include the collection of historical quality data for crude production on Feeder Pipelines into Edmonton and Hardisty, Alberta
• Involves working with both production teams and service providers with the final deliverable being a system to periodically update and publish data
• Assist in the review of Marketing Business Development opportunities

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd or 3rd year degree program in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business
• Previous oil and gas Business Development or Finance experience will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to track and follow through on tasks

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

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.