Mineral Land Administration Student

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off during Christmas week

Summer Fridays in July and August

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Natural’s Mineral Land Department invites motivated students to join a four-month internship in Calgary, AB. You will work with contracts analysts, lease administrators and land information systems to support subsurface assets and land records.

This role emphasizes learning through hands-on exposure to negotiations, leases, contracts administration and digitization of files, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to contribute to real projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Petroleum Land Administration certificate, Land Analyst certificate, or Energy Asset Management diploma.
• Bachelor’s Degree is an asset (preferred Business or Management).
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Reliable and accountable, with the ability to follow through on tasks independently.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the various functions and roles within the Mineral Land department, including Negotiations, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Lease and Contracts Administration and Land Shared Services (Information Technology/Systems)
• Build an understanding of various types of agreements including leases and contracts through coordination with the Area Contracts Analysts and Lease Administrators
• Gain exposure to the QBLM land system and the administration of this database which houses all of Canadian Natural’s subsurface, surface, joint venture and well information
• Develop knowledge of the review, clean-up and digitization of files
• Develop familiarity with other departments at Canadian Natural including Operations and Accounting

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Independent worker

Curiosity to learn

Education

Petroleum Land Administration certificate

Energy Asset Management diploma

Bachelor's degree is an asset

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!

The Mineral Land Department at Canadian Natural is responsible for the acquisition, disposition and ongoing maintenance of Canadian Natural’s subsurface assets (mineral rights). As the Mineral Land Administration Student, you will be working alongside our team of Contracts Analysts, Lease Administrators, Land Information Technology/Systems and Acquisitions and Divestitures groups, who manage the agreements associated with the subsurface assets at Canadian Natural.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length:4 months
• Term start:May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: No
• 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 and Learnings:

• Learn about the various functions and roles within the Mineral Land department, including Negotiations, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Lease and Contracts Administration and Land Shared Services (Information Technology/Systems)
• Build an understanding of various types of agreements including leases and contracts through coordination with the Area Contracts Analysts and Lease Administrators
• Gain exposure to about the QBLM land system and the administration of this database which houses all of Canadian Natural’s subsurface, surface, joint venture and well information
• Develop knowledge of the review, clean-up and digitization of files
• Develop familiarity with other departments at Canadian Natural including Operations and Accounting

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Petroleum Land Administration certificate, Land Analyst certificate, or Energy Asset Management diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree is an asset (preferred Business or Management)
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliable and accountable, with the ability to follow through on tasks independently
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about what 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 candidate(s) selected for interviews will be contacted.