Mine Maintenance Trainer

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Fly-in/Fly-out from Calgary orEdmonton

Camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited seeks a Mine Maintenance Trainer for the Albian Training team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role supports development and delivers training for mining trades and workers, reporting to the Lead Hand, Mine Training.

Responsibilities include classroom and field training, competency assessments, and maintaining training records while adhering to HSE standards. The position requires 10+ years in heavy equipment maintenance and an Alberta driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in heavy equipment support & maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of safe operation of loaders, skid steers, tractors, aerial platforms, telehandlers, cranes and fuel trucks.
• Rigging, loading, securing loads and knuckle boom truck experience required.
• Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) required.
• Experience in equipment training and supervisory roles is an asset.
• Grade 12 or GED required; valid Alberta Driver’s license; AMSA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist and develop maintenance training across equipment and tasks.
• Conduct classroom and field training with evaluations for staff and contractors.
• Perform competency assessments and provide feedback and progress reports.
• Maintain training records in the database and report results to stakeholders.
• Mentor trainees and develop remedial action plans as needed.
• Deliver simulator and computer-based training programs and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Driver’s license

Rigging

Load securing

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 or GED

AMSA certificate

Red seal certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

The Opportunity

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural has an exciting new opportunity for a Mine Maintenance Trainer to join our Albian Training team. Reporting to the Lead Hand, Mine Training you will support development and deliver the training programs that have been implemented to a variety of Mining tradespersons and other workers as required.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off (12 hrs/day and 10 hrs/day on days 1 & 7)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 26, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the training and development of Maintenance workers to produce a high level of operating skills on various equipment, processes and tasks within the workforce including employees and contractors
• Conduct ongoing classroom and field training, and complete evaluations for new and existing employees
• Perform and document initial and periodic competency assessments of trainees and provide necessary feedback and progress reports
• Complete various documentation and training records and ensure they are complete, accurate and retained in the database system
• Communicate training results to key employees
• Mentor trainees and develop remedial action plans for anyone who may require further training, mentoring and follow-up
• Report on potential problem areas and assist in solutions
• Participate in the delivery of relevant simulator training and computer-based learning (CBL) programs
• Comply with Canadian Natural's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, procedures, and applicable legislative requirements by following safe work practices, using required personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly reporting any injuries, illnesses, unsafe acts, or unsafe conditions

What You Bring To The Role

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in heavy equipment support & maintenance in an industrial environment is required
• An advanced understanding of the safe and efficient operation of small loaders, skid steers, highway tractors, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, overhead cranes and fuel & lube trucks is required
• Rigging, loading, securing loads and knuckle boom truck experience is required
• Basic computer skills (Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel) are required
• Previous experience in an equipment training role and supervisory experience would be an asset
• Grade 12 or GED is required
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License
• Alberta Mine Safety Association (AMSA) certificate
• Red seal certification would be an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

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

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.