Engineering Student - Mine Tailings

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company in Fort McMurray is offering an exciting student internship opportunity within their Mine Tailings team. This role provides hands-on experience in operations, projects, and cost-reduction initiatives related to Tailings equipment. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a Mechanical or Mining engineering program, mechanically inclined, and possess a valid Alberta driver’s license. The position starts in September 2026 with competitive salary and quality camp facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality camp facilities

Community volunteer opportunities

Company-sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor's degree program.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent.
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Tailings team in operations and projects.
• Review and develop technical standards for equipment.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mining engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Exciting opportunity alert! If you're a student keen on diving into the world of mining, our Mine Tailings team is the place to be! Our Tailings facilities at the Albian Oil Sands site are world class. You will get hands‑on experience in activities relating to operations, projects, and cost‑reduction initiatives as it relates to a variety of Tailings equipment and civil scopes.

If you are mechanically inclined, have an interest in mining and do not mind getting your hands dirty, this opportunity is perfect for you!

• Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Albian Sands
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, working 10 hours per shift
• Term lengths: 8 or 12 months
• Term starts: September 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Tailings team in activities relating to operations, projects and cost reduction initiatives as it relates to a variety of Pumps, engines, drives, dredges and barge equipment
• Review and develop standards as it applies to technical information, pumps, barges, dredges and all the associated infrastructure
• Understand process of Tailings operation and equipment
• Collaborate with Tailings maintenance, reliability, projects and operations
• Apply engineering principles to assess, solve and design tailings solutions
• Coordinate and collaborate with various disciplines and departments within Mine, Geotechnical, Process Innovation, and Tailings Operations to resolve engineering issues and ensure alignment with operations needs and requirements
• Assist senior engineers and team members by gathering field and lab data, creating and maintaining databases, providing modelling support, and assist in producing deliverables
• Work in validating and modifying engineering documentation as well as leading MOC’s (management of change) for design modifications

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical or Mining engineering is preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• A pre‑employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• 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)
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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 (optional) 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. Students may be considered for permanent, full‑time positions upon graduation through our New Grad program! Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplify our mission to develop our people.

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.

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