GIS Regulatory Operations Student

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off during Christmas and in夏

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance (Student Reloc)

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a GIS Student to join the Oil Sands Regulatory team in Calgary, AB for an eight‑month term beginning May 2027. You will collaborate with Regulatory, Environment and Pathways teams to build application maps and digitize data while interpreting environmental regulations.

You will gain hands‑on experience with ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper and contribute to innovative GIS solutions for environmental projects in a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program.
• Solid understanding of ESRI products (ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder).
• Experience with ArcGIS data collection or mapping is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Regulatory, Environment and Pathways teams by collecting and filing spatial data, digitizing data, and generating application maps.
• Manage, review, and organize GIS data.
• Learn and use ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper to develop GIS models.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

3D Analyst

Model Builder

FME

Python

AutoCAD

LiDAR

Remote sensing

Education

GIS degree or diploma

Tools

ArcGIS Map

Global Mapper

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!

We are looking for a GIS Student to join our Oil Sands Regulatory team, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with members of the Mining, Environment, and Regulatory teams, as we work together to build application maps and digitize data. You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations by understanding and explaining leading edge environmental regulations. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length:8 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Regulatory, Environment and Pathways teams through collecting/filing required spatial data, digitizing data, and generating application maps
• Manage (review, update, organize) existing and new environmental GIS data
• Acquire hands-on experience with several widely used industry software programs, including ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper
• 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)
• Learn to build project specific maps in Portal to support teams

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program
• Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage competing priorities
• Solid understanding and experience of ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder)
• Previous field data collection experience using ArcGIS would be an asset
• ArcGIS Enterprise knowledge 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
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• 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

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