Environmental Coordinator - Surface Water

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

Job summary

A leading energy company in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is looking for a detail-oriented environmental professional. In this role, you will provide stewardship and regulatory guidance on surface water management while implementing key regulations. You must possess strong analytical and communication skills, and ideally, have 4-8 years of experience in relevant sciences. This position involves a mix of field and office work, with significant responsibilities in data collection and regulatory reporting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Annual bonuses

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton

Qualifications

• Typically, 4-8 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in oil sands considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver abstract.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Surface Water Management Plan.
• Support mine operations with regulatory guidance.
• Collect and analyze water quality data.

Skills

Communication skills

Statistics knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or Hydrology

Tools

EQuIS

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.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural has an exciting opportunity for a highly detail oriented and organized environmental professional to provide stewardship and regulatory guidance on surface water regulatory obligations. In this role, you will implement the Surface Water Management Plan for the Albian Oil Sands site by supporting operations and providing regulatory direction for activities such as river water intake restrictions and discharge limits.

You will use your strong communication skills to support and advise mine operations dewatering and mine projects construction on operational controls to maintain regulatory requirements. Initiative and flexibility are required as this role consists of approximately 60% office and 40% field work.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands site
• Shift schedule: 4 x 3, 10-hour shifts (Monday - Thursday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: January 4, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Interpret water quality data utilizing a sound understanding of statistics, biological and hydrogeochemical processes
• Collect surface water samples in a safe and cost‑efficient manner; ensuring samples are stored, analyzed and reported to maintain regulatory compliance
• Utilize EQuIS database for surface water field and analytical data
• Report results internally and externally to stakeholders and regulators including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual water quantity and quality related reports
• Represent Canadian Natural at various internal and external water committees
• Organize sample logistics including bottle preparation and calibration of field equipment, and chain of custody preparation
• Maintain accurate records ensuring records are collected, checked, and stored
• Provide support and backup for environment team members (groundwater, inspections, wildlife, reclamation field work)
• Participate in the 24‑hr Environment On‑Call and Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) to support incidents
• Supervise students assisting with field work, as well as work collaboratively with environmental team members

What You Bring To The Role

• Typically, 4‑8 years of experience with a degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or Hydrology, or a related technical diploma with extensive work experience, preferably in oil sands
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver abstract and previous ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
• Strong Excel skills in relation to statistics and analytics
• Working knowledge of EQuIS is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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

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.