Mine Tailings Engineer

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Employer paid extended Health, Dental,

Vision Benefits

Relocation eligibility

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or EDM

First class camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking an Engineer to join the Albian Mine Tailings team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will develop mine tailings plans, prepare cost estimates, review drawings, and coordinate tailings projects with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe, reliable operation and on‑budget delivery.

You will contribute to front‑end engineering efforts, build execution schedules, and translate technical data into actionable insights for stakeholders, while upholding

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with preference for mining or civil background.
• P.Eng APEGA registration (or eligibility to register).
• Experience in Mine Tailings (relevant oil sand experience considered an asset).
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, costing, scheduling, organization, planning, and reporting.
• Proficient with engineering design, mine planning, or drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vulcan, Muk3D).
• Results‑oriented mindset with focus on delivering results.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Understand and develop mine tailings plans and actively contribute to strategy development.
• Coordinate mine tailings projects to support operations, delivering results on time and on budget.
• Build strong working relationships across operations, technical services, and project teams to facilitate alignment and timely decision‑making.
• Proactively assess and refine existing project scopes to improve safety, cost, schedule, and operability outcomes.
• Complete front‑end engineering work on key infrastructure projects, including new tailings cells, barge and dredge relocations/replacements, fluid transfer systems, and related assets.
• Develop project execution schedules, identifying resource requirements and constraints in line with long‑range planning objectives.
• Translate technical data, model outputs, and planning scenarios into clear, actionable insights, supporting effective communication of trade‑offs, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Mine Tailings experience

Project management

Results‑oriented mindset

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

Engineering degree (mining or civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Vulcan

Muk3D

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

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.

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are currently seeking a passionate Engineer to join our Albian Mine Tailings team. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in evaluating, developing, and executing projects. You will work closely with cross functional engineering teams, Mine and Tailings Operations, and other key stakeholders. In this role, you will help develop detailed project scopes, prepare cost estimates, review drawing packages, and coordinate the execution of tailings-related projects.

Your contributions will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of a world class mining facility, all while upholding Canadian Natural’s Core Value of Safety Excellence.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands
• Shift schedule: 4x3, Monday to Thursday, 10-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 27, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Understand and develop mine and tailings plans and actively contribute to strategy development
• Coordinate mine tailings projects to support operations, delivering results on time and on budget
• Build strong working relationships across operations, technical services, and project teams to facilitate alignment and timely decision-making
• Proactively assess and refine existing project scopes to improve safety, cost, schedule, and operability outcomes, advancing viable opportunities into the short-range project execution scope
• Complete front‑end engineering work on key infrastructure projects, including new tailings cells, barge and dredge relocations/replacements, fluid transfer systems, and related assets
• Develop project execution schedules, identifying resource requirements and constraints in line with long-range planning objectives
• Translate technical data, model outputs, and planning scenarios into clear, actionable insights, supporting effective communication of trade-offs, risks, and opportunities

What You Bring To The Role

• Engineering degree with preference for mining or civil background
• P.Eng APEGA registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience in Mine Tailings (relevant oil sand experience considered an asset)
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, costing, scheduling, organization, planning, and reporting
• Proficient with engineering design, mine planning, or drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vulcan, Muk3D)
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to drive work through completion, remove obstacles, and hold both themselves and project stakeholders accountable for commitments
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) without restrictions

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.

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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.