Oil Sands Long-Range Mine Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Vacation & Christmas week off

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking an Albian Mine Planning Engineer in Calgary, Alberta, to join the Long-Range Planning team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing integrated long-range mine plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting strategic mine development.

The position requires 3+ years in open-pit mining or oil sands, experience with Vulcan/Deswik/CAD, and a strong grasp of mine economics and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining, Civil, or Geological Engineering and eligible or registered with APEGA.
• 3+ years of experience in open-pit mining or oil sands operations.
• Experience with mine design software such as Vulcan, Deswik, and CAD.
• Strong understanding of fleet management, oil sands geology, mine planning, and mining economics.

Responsibilities

• Mine Planning & Optimization - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and optimize detailed mine plans and schedules for safe, efficient operations.
• Life-of-Mine Planning, Closure & Regulatory Support - Lead life-of-mine plans and contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Mining Model Management & Performance Reporting - Maintain mining models and report on performance metrics.
• Value Optimization & Engineering Standards Implementation - Drive value by optimizing the integrated mine plan and improving standards.

Skills

Open-pit mining

Mining engineering

Oil sands

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, or Geological Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

CAD

Job description

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking an Albian Mine Planning Engineer in Calgary, Alberta, to join the Long-Range Planning team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing integrated long-range mine plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting strategic mine development.

The position requires 3+ years in open-pit mining or oil sands, experience with Vulcan/Deswik/CAD, and a strong grasp of mine economics and regulatory considerations.