Engineering Student - Chemical/Process

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is looking for students for a Chemical Engineering role at their Horizon Oil Sands site in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This opportunity involves assisting with engineering tasks, collaborating with teams, and engaging in meaningful projects. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a Chemical or Process Engineering program and may receive competitive compensation, quality camp facilities, and possible relocation assistance. The term lasts 8 or 12 months, starting in May or September 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality camp facilities

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton

Relocation assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Previous engineering experience is considered an asset.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Upgrading and Utilities Engineering Team.
• Collaborate with Project and Operations teams.
• Gather field measurements and data.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Field Experience

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

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!

Our Horizon Oil Sands site is a world-class asset offering countless opportunities to advance your career. Comprised of surface oil sands mining and bitumen processing and upgrading facilities, this vast project offers challenging opportunities in an environment where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. Apply your abilities using industry-leading technologies and contribute to the success of the Horizon and Albian Oil Sands operations.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday)
• Term lengths: 8 or 12 months
• Term starts: May or September 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Upgrading and Utilities Engineering Team in activities relating to operations, maintenance or construction support
• Understand process plant operation and equipment
• Collaborate with the Project and Operations teams to ensure proper alignment with operations needs and requirements
• Review assets and data to see where we can improve the frequency of maintenance and be able to improve our uptime on equipment
• Assist engineers in producing maintenance work packages
• Gather field measurements & data to assist engineers
• Assist in checking designs executed by engineering contractors
• Assist in evaluation of equipment purchase specifications
• Coordinate with various disciplines and departments within Operations or Major Projects to resolve engineering issues
• Assist with creating and maintaining project deliverables such as Lessons Learned Logs, Request For Information forms, Technical Deviation Requests

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Chemical or Process Engineering or within one year of graduation
• Previous engineering experience is considered an asset
• Previous field experience an asset
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract and comfortable driving work trucks in a safe manner

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• 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)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

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 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes's Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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.

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We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

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