Geographic Information Systems Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Camp facilities

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton

Relocation eligibility

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is seeking a GIS student intern for a 12-month term in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will create and maintain ArcGIS maps and web apps, support Field Maps and Survey123, and assist with data processing and regulatory reporting.

You will split time between field locations and office environments, applying your GIS education to real environmental challenges while gaining hands-on experience with ESRI tools and data workflows.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program.
• Solid understanding and experience of ESRI products (ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder).
• ArcGIS Online knowledge is highly recommended.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean record.
• Must be physically capable of working outside in the field and in all weather.
• Previous field data collection experience using ArcGIS is an asset.
• Previous FME, Python, AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• Understanding of remote sensing methods and data processing (LiDAR; Photogrammetry) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Web maps and Web Apps (Experience Builder) within ArcGIS Online.
• Assist with full-cycle support to projects within Field Maps and Survey123 for ArcGIS.
• Help post-processing data generated through Field Maps, including working with MS Access.
• Manage (review, update, organize) GIS data.
• Provide GIS support for regulatory compliance reports, including data editing and cartography.
• Help build and maintain models and GIS solutions for environmental scenarios.
• Assist with non-spatial data management for Environmental disciplines (MS Office).
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance at the site.
• Assist in environmental field tasks such as equipment management, wildlife management, water sampling, and reclamation monitoring.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

Data analysis

Field data collection

Education

GIS degree or diploma

Tools

FME

Python

AutoCAD

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!

Canadian Natural’s Oil Sands Sites are world class operations, offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. In this position, you will assist with providing full-cycle support to projects within FieldMaps and Survey123 for ArcGIS. You will help build and maintain innovative models and GIS solutions for unique environmental situations and provide GIS support for regulatory compliance reports, including data editing, data management, and cartography.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian or Horizon Site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday - Thursdays) or 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours/day (Thursday - Thursday)
• Term length:12 months
• Term start:May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline:This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Students should be aware that work will be 20% in field locations and 80% in office environments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create and maintain Web maps and Web Apps (Experience Builder) within ArcGIS Online
• Assist with providing full-cycle support to projects within Field Maps and Survey123 for ArcGIS
• Help post-processing data generated through Field Maps, including working with MS Access
• Manage (review, update, organize) existing and new environmental Geographic Information System (GIS) data
• Provide GIS support for regulatory compliance reports, including data editing, data management, and cartography
• Help build and maintain innovative models and GIS solutions for unique environmental situations
• Assist with non-spatial data management for various Environmental disciplines (MS Office)
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance throughout the mine site
• Assist in various environmental field tasks such as equipment management, wildlife management, water sampling, and reclamation monitoring and/or soil samples

What You Bring to The Role:

• Enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program
• Solid understanding and experience of ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder)
• ArcGIS Online knowledge is highly recommended
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
• Must be physically capable of working outside in the field on difficult terrain and in all weather
• Previous field data collection experience using ArcGIS is an asset
• Previous FME, Python, AutoCAD experience is an asset
• An understanding of remote sensing methods and data processing (LiDAR; Photogrammetry) is 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
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

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.