Reclamation Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Extended health, dental and vision

Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Learning platforms access

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is seeking a Reclamation Planner to advance closure projects in Western Canada. You will apply technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and business judgment to develop defensible reclamation and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of sites, developing closure plans and cost estimates, reviewing external assessments, and collaborating with regulators and stakeholders to drive closure objectives.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive experience in assessment, remediation, and reclamation of upstream oil and gas sites.
• Post-secondary education in environmental science, geology, or engineering with a professional designation or technologist certification.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta reclamation, remediation, and environmental assessment regulations.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend fit-for-purpose closure strategies using risk-based or alternative approaches.
• Experience reviewing environmental site assessments, remediation reports, and reclamation submissions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of reclamation and remediation sites, prioritizing work based on risk, regulatory obligations, objectives, and closure readiness.
• Develop technically sound closure strategies, scopes of work, cost estimates, permits, and third-party agreements.
• Review and provide direction on assessments, remedial options, and closure reports by external consultants.
• Collaborate with Reclamation Operations, regulators, and stakeholders to advance sites through closure and meet program objectives.
• Monitor regulatory commitments and ensure activities align with provincial requirements and company plans.
• Contribute to annual planning by evaluating costs, forecasting work programs, and identifying efficiency opportunities.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career. Canadian Natural's Reclamation Planning Team manages one of the largest and most complex inventories of closure sites in Western Canada. Reclamation Planners play a critical role in advancing sites through the closure process by applying technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and sound business judgment to develop practical, defensible reclamation and remediation strategies.

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career. Canadian Natural's Reclamation Planning Team manages one of the largest and most complex inventories of closure sites in Western Canada. Reclamation Planners play a critical role in advancing sites through the closure process by applying technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and sound business judgment to develop practical, defensible reclamation and remediation strategies.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: August 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a portfolio of reclamation and remediation sites, applying technical judgment to prioritize work based on risk, regulatory obligations, business objectives, and closure readiness
• Develop technically sound closure strategies, scopes of work, cost estimates, permits, and third-party agreements to support successful execution of field programs
• Review, challenge, and provide direction on technical assessments, remedial options, reclamation strategies, and closure reports prepared by external consultants
• Collaborate with Reclamation Operations, regulators, and other stakeholders to advance sites through the closure process and achieve program objectives
• Monitor regulatory commitments and ensure closure activities remain aligned with provincial requirements, company standards, and approved plans
• Contribute to annual planning and budgeting processes by evaluating costs, forecasting work programs, and identifying opportunities to improve program efficiency

What You Bring To The Role

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in assessment, remediation, and reclamation of upstream oil and gas sites, including technical report preparation, review, and regulatory closure planning
• Post-secondary education in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related discipline, supported by an applicable professional designation or technologist certification
• Strong knowledge of Alberta reclamation, remediation, and environmental assessment regulations, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements to complex site-specific conditions
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and recommend fit-for-purpose closure strategies, including the application of risk-based and alternative closure approaches
• Proven experience reviewing and providing technical direction on environmental site assessments, remedial action plans, remediation reports, and reclamation submissions
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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.