Geology Student - Abandonments

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Volunteer Opportunities

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural invites geology students to join the Abandonment team in Calgary for an 8-month term starting January 2027. You’ll work on planning, execution, and optimization of well abandonment activities alongside industry-leading professionals.

You will gain hands-on experience with geological data analysis, WellView, Accumap, and Tableau while supporting operations across drilling, completions, servicing, and abandonment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 2nd-4th year of a geological degree program.

Responsibilities

• Support geological log and data analysis for project optimization.
• Gain hands-on experience with WellView, Accumap and Tableau.
• Exposure to drilling, completions, servicing, and abandonment operations.

Skills

Geology data analysis

Team collaboration

Organized

Education

Enrolled in 2nd-4th year geology degree

Tools

WellView

Accumap

Tableau

Job description

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!

We are looking for a motivated Geology Student to join our fast-paced Abandonment team! You will have the exciting opportunity to be part of an active engineering and geology team responsible for the planning, execution and optimization of operations related to well abandonment activities. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 8 months
• Term starts: January 2027
• Safety sensitive position:Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support an operational team through geological log and data analysis, geological interpretation, and well data analysis for optimization of projects, well records reviews, lookback reviews and ongoing operations and engineering support
• Acquire hands-on experience with several widely used industry software programs including WellView, Accumap and Tableau
• Gain exposure to all aspects of well operations including drilling, completions, well servicing and well abandonment

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4thyear of a geological degree program.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license
• Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage competing priorities

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• 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)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

About Us

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

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.