Dyke Construction Monitoring Technologist

Canadian Natural; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Employer paid extended Health, Dental,

Vision Benefits

Relocation eligibility

Premiums

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary orEdmonton

First class camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a Dyke Construction Monitoring Technologist to support safe, compliant construction monitoring of mine earth structures such as external tailings dykes, in-pit tailings dykes, and waste dumps. Based in Fort McMurray, AB, you will report to the Geotechnical Operations Support team and work 12-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule.

You will carry out quality control and assurance, inspect borrow sources, verify design zonation, and document construction activities to

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in mining-related field with CET/C.Tech eligibility.
• Experience in earthwork QC for dyke construction preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with minimal demerits required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and document construction quality control and assurance per ITM, QMP and drawings.
• Inspect borrow sources to confirm materials meet design specifications.
• Verify placement areas align with design zonation boundaries.
• Document construction-related conversations and decisions for cross-shift communication.
• Record key construction activities and share updates with supervisors and engineers.

Skills

Construction quality control

Site inspection

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Mining technologist diploma

Eligible for ASET CET/C.Tech

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Geotechnical Operations Support team, the Dyke Construction Monitoring Technologist will perform safe, compliant, and effective construction monitoring of various mine earth structures including external tailings dykes, in-pit tailings dykes, and waste dumps.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off (alternating day/night shifts) – 12-hour shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 6, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out and document construction quality control and assurance in accordance with the ITM, QMP, and construction drawings and specifications
• Inspect the material borrow source during each shift to confirm that the material meets the design specification
• Confirm planned placement areas are consistent with design zonation boundaries, as per construction drawings and specifications
• Document relevant construction related conversations or communications to ensure construction deviations and decisions are accurately documented and communicated to Supervisor, Geotechnical and Lead Engineer, Geotechnical Operations Support
• Document key construction activities and communicate them with cross-shift

What You Bring to the Role:

• A technical diploma in a field related to mining (Civil Technologist, Geological Technologist, Geomatics Technologist, or a Mining Technologist) and eligible to receive accreditation with ASET as a C.E.T. or C.Tech.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the construction quality control of earthwork for dyke construction (preferably in the oil sand companies)
• Must possess a valid class 5 Drivers' License with limited to no demerits
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs. 100 m over rough terrain continuously

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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