Drilling & Completions Student - GIS

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Christmas & summer time off

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking a GIS student for a hands-on role in our Data, Analytics and Reporting team in Calgary. You will collaborate with Development Operations and Asset Retirement teams to build planning maps, manage data and support field operations.

Requirements include enrollment in a 2nd year GIS program and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 2nd year of a GIS program.
• Motivated, collaborative, organized and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Digitize project surveys and file spatial data for Development Operations and Asset Retirement teams.
• Generate and program maps using GIS software.
• Gain hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper.

Skills

Motivated

Collaborative

Organized

Priorities management

Education

2nd year GIS program

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

FME

Global Mapper

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

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!

As a GIS student in our Data, Analytics and Reporting team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with members of the Development Operations and Asset Retirement teams as we work together to build planning maps, manage data and so much more.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 12 months or 8 months
• Term start: January 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Development Operations and Asset Retirement teams by digitizing project surveys, collecting or filing of required spatial data, and the generation and programming of maps
• Acquire hands‑on experience with several widely used industry software programs including ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper
• Gain exposure to various aspects of site operations including scouting, earthworks, and reclamation

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in your 2 nd year of a GIS program
• Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage competing priorities

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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

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.

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.

Check out some of our Student Testimonials !