Assistant Foreman

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an Assistant Production Foreman in Fort St. John. You'll oversee field operations, ensuring safe and efficient production of natural gas. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. Enjoy competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production/field experience in natural gas operations.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead field staff towards safe production and performance.
• Participate in budget preparation and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Tools

SCADA

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Production Tracker

Accumap

PVR

Job description

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career! As the Assistant Production Foreman, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and execution of field operations in the Townsend Blair Daiber areas north of Fort St. John. Leading a team of approximately 22 staff and a Montney production base of 425 MMcf/d gas, 4000 BBL/d NGL, you will be responsible for facilitating safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of the natural gas wells and facilities in the area.

As a leader within the team, you will be required to support and promote our Culture of Safety and Continuous Improvement. Effective leadership, communication, and coordination skills are essential, as a key function of this role is effectively engaging stakeholders including: local landowners, the MD & Counties, and the Facility, Exploitation, and Subsurface teams based in Calgary.

Key Details:

• Job location: Fort St. John, BC
• Shift schedule: 8 x 6 rotation, Wednesday to Wednesday
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: May 29, 2025

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, knowledge, and direction to field staff towards Canadian Natural's Safety Management Systems
• Maximize safe well production and facility performance by working closely with Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, EHS Coordinator, Technical and Administration Teams to maintain runtime performance of > 98% from wellhead to sales
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual operating budgets while maintaining cost control for your area
• Provide leadership and supervision to field staff through on-site work planning and day-to-day direction while managing staff performance, spending >80% of time in the field
• Maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

What You Bring To The Role

• 7+ years of production/field experience in an operations role, with primary focus on natural gas production both sweet and sour (Maintenance trade experience may also be considered)
• Provide planning and economics to projects, T/A, and routine Preventative maintenance in the area
• Working knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations, and budget preparation experience
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification preferred
• Skilled communication, coaching, and training abilities related to facility equipment, processes, and interactions (plant to field and site to site)
• Strong data analysis and computer skills with SCADA, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Production Tracker, Accumap, PVR

Key Attributes For Success

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the team
• Strong operational experience, wellhead to sales
• Excellent communication and coordination capabilities to ensure seamless operations
• A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and relationship-building

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

Note: This is a BC-based position – the salary range is estimated to be between $128,400 – $145,000.

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together, and doing it right with fun and integrity.

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 Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.