Environmental Student - Aquatic & Wildlife

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company offers a student work term in Fort McMurray, focused on wildlife monitoring and environmental management. Candidates should be in their 3rd or 4th year of a relevant program. This role includes field work, tracking data, and collaboration with specialists. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality camp facilities

Company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant university program.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Prior environmental or oil sands experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wildlife monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct field work and track laboratory data.
• Collaborate with specialists during site work.

Skills

Fieldwork

Wildlife monitoring

Data tracking

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ATV

Watercraft

Job description

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 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

Check out ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about 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.