Enterprise Data Analyst/Modeler

Canadian Natural Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Extended health benefits

Wellness spending account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee assistance program

Online learning platforms

Vacation and time off

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources is seeking an Enterprise Data Analyst to advance data governance, modeling, metadata management, and data quality across the organization. You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define enterprise data assets and ensure they are trusted, discoverable, and fit for consumption.

This role emphasizes enterprise data management over reporting, applying DAMA-DMBOK principles and architecture practices to enable AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, Data Management, or a related discipline; CDMP designation preferred
• 6+ years of experience in enterprise data management, data governance, master data management, data modeling, or information architecture
• Strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles including governance, metadata management, data quality, and master/reference data management
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling and enterprise information modeling
• Strong SQL, analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement; Oil & Gas experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Management & Governance: establish data standards, stewardship practices, and governance processes across data assets
• Data Modeling & Information Architecture: design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise capabilities
• Metadata & Business Definition Management: maintain business glossaries, metadata standards, and lineage documentation
• Data Analysis, Integration & Quality Management: profile data, document rules, map data, and support data quality initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement & Data Stewardship: translate business requirements into data solutions and promote accountability
• Continuous Improvement & Project Delivery: suggest enhancements and stay current with best practices

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Management/Data Management

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.
The Enterprise Data & Analytics team is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Data Analyst to help advance the organization's data management and governance capabilities. This role applies industry-leading data management practices aligned with DAMA-DMBOK principles, including data governance, data modeling, metadata management, master data management, data quality, and business glossary management. The successful candidate will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to define and manage enterprise data assets, develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models, establish common business definitions and standards, and ensure data is trusted, discoverable, and fit for consumption across operational, analytical, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions. This role is best suited for professionals with a strong foundation in enterprise data management rather than report or dashboard development.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hours per day
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: October 2, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Enterprise Data Management & Governance: Apply DAMA-DMBOK aligned practices across data governance, metadata management, data quality, master and reference data management, and enterprise data architecture. Partner with business and technology teams to establish data standards, stewardship practices, and governance processes
• Data Modeling & Information Architecture: Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models representing enterprise business capabilities, master data domains, reference data, and transactional processes. Develop reusable information structures that support operational, analytical, reporting, AI/ML, and knowledge management initiatives
• Metadata & Business Definition Management: Develop and maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata standards, lineage documentation, and authoritative business definitions to ensure enterprise data assets are trusted, discoverable, and well understood
• Data Analysis, Integration & Quality Management: Profile and analyze data, document business rules and lineage, design data mappings, resolve data issues through root cause analysis, and support enterprise data quality and master data management initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement & Data Stewardship: Collaborate with business data owners, stewards, architects, and technology teams to translate business requirements into enterprise data solutions, facilitate governance decisions, and promote accountable data stewardship
• Continuous Improvement & Project Delivery: Recommend enhancements to enterprise data management processes, governance capabilities, and information architecture practices while participating in project planning, estimation, and delivery activities and staying current with industry best practices.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, Data Management, or a related discipline; CDMP designation preferred
• 6+ years of experience in enterprise data management, data governance, master data management, data modeling, or information architecture
• Strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles, including data governance, metadata management, data quality, and master/reference data management
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, enterprise information modeling, business glossaries, metadata management, and data lineage
• Strong SQL, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business concepts into enterprise data solutions; Oil & Gas experience is an asset

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

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

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.