Data Science Student

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during Christmas week

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance under StudentRel

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a student intern to join the Control Systems team in Calgary, Alberta. You will contribute to forecasting model development, data processing workflows, and interactive dashboards to support operational decisions.

This eight-month term starts May 2027 and runs Monday–Friday with 8-hour days. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering and have completed formal data science training.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering.
• Proven completion of formal training related to data science.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test must be successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Model Development: Design and implement forecasting models to predict future trends using machine learning.
• Data Workflow Management: Use data orchestration tools to manage data processing workflows.
• Data Visualization: Develop dashboards to present forecasting results to stakeholders.
• Data Quality Assurance: Clean and preprocess data, addressing anomalies and missing values.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and support operational improvements.

Skills

Forecasting models

Machine learning

Data visualization

Data preprocessing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Prefect

Plotly Dash

Power BI

PI ProcessBook

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!

Join our team as you dive into the world of data science and industrial operations! As part of our Control Systems team, you'll support a team accountable for the reliability and availability of all DCS and control system assets within the project area. If you are passionate about industrial operations and data science, this opportunity is for you! Get ready to grow your skills and make a real impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 8 Months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Model Development: Design and implement forecasting models to predict future trends and utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data and identify trends and anomalies
• Data Workflow Management: Utilize data orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect) to manage and streamline data processing workflows, ensuring efficient execution of EDA and data manipulation tasks
• Data Visualization: Develop interactive dashboards using visualization tools (e.g., Plotly Dash, Power BI) to present forecasting results and insights to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making
• Data Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure high-quality datasets, addressing anomalies, missing values, and outliers effectively
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, integrate data from various sources (e.g., PI Process Book), and provide analytical support for operational improvements

What You Bring to the Role:

• Currently enrolled in abachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering
• Proven completion of formal training related to data science
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• A pre-employment drug and alcohol test must be successfully completed

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. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

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.