Environmental Student - Aquatic & Wildlife

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Fort McMurray is seeking a student for an 8-month term to assist with wildlife monitoring and reporting. This role offers extensive field work and collaboration with environmental specialists. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a relevant biological sciences program, possess a valid driver’s license, and may have experience with ATVs or watercraft. The opportunity includes a competitive salary and various amenities, making it a great start to your environmental career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality camp facilities

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton

Community volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance for students

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a relevant 3rd or 4th year university program.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience with ATV or watercraft is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive field work and create reports for wildlife monitoring.
• Track and record field and lab data.
• Contribute to surface water quality monitoring.
• Assist with wildlife regulatory reporting.

Skills

Field work

Wildlife monitoring

Data tracking

Environmental science knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental program

Tools

ATV

Watercraft

Drivers license

Job description

The Opportunity

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! As the successful candidate, you will identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system. You will assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports. This Oil Sands Site is a world class operation offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and your expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Oil Sands operations using industry leading techniques.

Job Details

• Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Albian or Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday) or 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours/day (Wednesday – Wednesday)
• Term length: 8 months
• Term start: May 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports
• Track and record all field and laboratory data
• Contribute to surface water quality monitoring as required
• Identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system
• Assist with wildlife regulatory reporting requirements
• Collaborate with Environmental Specialists, Regulatory Coordinators, and Academic Researchers during their site work
• Generate supporting data and forms for regulatory application submissions
• Support the inspection of project facilities for environmental compliance tracking

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental program
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
• Previous ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
• Previous environmental or oil sands experience considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• 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

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.