Security Investigator

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry leader as a Security Investigator, where your expertise will play a crucial role in safeguarding personnel and assets in the Oil Sands. This dynamic position involves conducting thorough investigations, assessing vulnerabilities, and collaborating with law enforcement and intelligence agencies. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll enhance site security programs while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company recognized for its commitment to community investment and employee development. Embrace a rewarding career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Annual bonuses

Fly-in/Fly-out from Calgary or Edmonton

First-class camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Security/Law Enforcement experience required.
• Understanding of physical security planning and principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into criminal activities and security incidents.
• Monitor daily security issues and recommend necessary changes.

Skills

Security Management

Investigation Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Security Planning

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about the safety and security of Oil Sands personnel and assets? As a Security Investigator reporting to the Security Lead, you will monitor, direct, and report on all aspects of security operations, planning, compliance, systems, and procedure development at both Horizon and Albian Oil Sands sites. You will provide security project management services to Canadian Natural business units to assist with the continuous improvement of site security programs and services.

Key Details:

• Job location: Horizon/Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Company sponsored fly-in/fly-out and camp facilities with flights from Calgary or Edmonton
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hr shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: May 19, 2025

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct investigations into criminal activities and security-related incidents, including motor vehicle incidents, to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Review intelligence reports from national and international sources to assess potential business impacts, liaising with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, First Nations, and Métis groups in the Fort McMurray area, as well as security professionals in the oil and gas industry.
• Evaluate and provide direction to the existing contract guard service at Horizon and Albian sites.
• Monitor daily security issues and emergency incidents, recommending necessary changes.
• Manage contingency and threat assessment responses and support the Emergency Operations Center management.
• Identify training needs for the security services group.

What You Bring To The Role

• Post-secondary education with 5+ years of Security/Law Enforcement experience.
• Understanding of physical security planning and principles.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, First Nations, and Métis communities, and Oil Sands operations is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company-matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Potential relocation benefits per Canadian Natural’s policy.
• Additional premiums may apply.
• Fly-in/Fly-out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
• First-class camp facilities.
• Health & Wellness Spending Account.
• Volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We invest in your career through a culture focused on developing people, teamwork, integrity, and fun.

Industry Leader: Since 1989, we have grown from a small team to over 10,000 employees, producing over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: We are committed to social responsibility, investing in the communities where we operate, creating shared value.

Compensation and Benefits: We aim to share our success through a comprehensive total rewards package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our culture emphasizes development, collaboration, and integrity. Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada without restrictions. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.