IS Data Engineering Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off during Christmas week

Summer Fridays in July and August

Multiple volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance pursuant to the,

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited in Calgary is seeking a Data Engineering Student to work with data analysts, business system analysts, and industry experts on data pipelines and products for analytics and data science.

You will build modern pipelines, extract and transform data from multiple sources, and load into data lakes or warehouses for visualization. Term options are 4, 8, or 12 months with starts in January 2027 or May 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of Information Systems diploma/degree.
• Eager to learn cloud-based data technologies and tools such as Azure, Databricks, Data Lakes, Azure Data Factory and KNIME.
• Basic Python, SQL, and PySpark experience or willingness to develop; understanding of MLOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communicator with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake).
• Develop and manage data lakehouse solutions for analytics and reporting.
• Fine-tune performance for queries and data pipelines for rapid data delivery.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Stay current with Databricks features and industry best practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance data engineering workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Databricks

Azure

KNIME

MLOps

DevOps

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Information Systems diploma/degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

KNIME

Azure

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments? 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!

Are you passionate about data and take pride in working with data to generate value? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Canadian Natural is seeking a Data Engineering Student. As a Data Engineering Student, you will work with Data Analysts, Business Systems Analysts and industry experts to deliver fit-for-purpose data pipelines and data products for analytics and data science. You will develop modern data pipelines that extract data from multiple data sources, transform, combine, validate, and load it into a data lake, data warehouse, or application for further analysis and visualization.

• Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office


• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)


• Term lengths: 4, 8, & 12 months


• Multiple term starts: January 2027 and May 2027


• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake) to support enterprise data needs


• Develop and manage data lakehouse solutions, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and modeling to support analytics and reporting


• Fine-tune performance for queries and data pipelines, ensuring the rapid delivery of critical data


• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business objectives


• Stay current with Databricks features and industry best practices


• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance data engineering workflows and capabilities

What You Bring to the Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an Information Systems diploma/degree program


• Eagerness to learn and growin cloud-based data technologies, with exposure or interest in tools such asMicrosoft Azure, Databricks, Data Lakes, Azure Data Factory, and KNIME


• Basic experience or strong willingness to develop skillsinPython, SQL, and PySpark, along with an understanding ofMLOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelinesas part of modern data engineering practices


• Strong communicatorwith the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences


• Team-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to collective success

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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about we have to offer!

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.