Corporate Communications Student

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited in Calgary is seeking a Corporate Communications Student to join our team for a four-month term starting May 2027. You will apply your school learning to a range of communications tasks alongside industry professionals in a collaborative environment.

You will assist with materials for internal and external communications, stakeholder events, social channels, and reporting, while gaining exposure to crisis communications and government relations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year of a degree in Public Relations or Communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone and clarity.
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop engaging and effective content.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and creation of materials and content for internal communications, community newsletters, corporate photo contest, speaking engagements, community events, website, and social media channels
• Support communication initiatives related to the development, writing, publication, and promotion of Canadian Natural stakeholder reports and newsletters
• Coordinate details for various stakeholder relations community events
• Support creative services initiatives, including graphic design support, presentation development, and scripting for videography
• Social media and website analytics
• Update filing systems and consolidate materials as needed

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Creative thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Public Relations / Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

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 Corporate Communications team provides internal and external communication services for Canadian Natural by providing communications strategy, advice, and materials. Our team's work supports our employees, stakeholder relations activities, and more broadly, Canadian Natural's business goals, and priorities.

Work with a close-knit team of communication professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experience and directly apply your skills learned at school towards a variety of challenging projects. While the majority of projects will be communications oriented, the Corporate Communications Student will have the opportunity to observe crisis communications response and government relations activities, including strategy and key message development.

• Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)
• Term length:4 months
• Term start:May 2027

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with the development and creation of materials and content for: internal communications, community newsletters, corporate photo contest, speaking engagements, community events, website, and social media channels
• Support communication initiatives related to the development, writing, publication, and promotion of Canadian Natural stakeholder reports and newsletters
• Coordinate details for various stakeholder relations community events
• Support creative services initiatives, including graphic design support, presentation development, and scripting for videography
• Social media and website analytics
• Update filing systems and consolidate materials as needed

What You Bring to The Role

• Currently enrolled in your 3 rd or 4 th year of a degree program in Public Relations or Communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone and clarity
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop engaging and effective content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative and adaptable, with professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is considered an asset

What We Offer

• 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

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.