Regulatory Compliance Student - Geographics Information Systems

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Student to join their Calgary team. You will work alongside industry professionals on projects involving spatial data and GIS solutions. Responsibilities include collecting data, managing GIS information, and collaborating with various teams. This student role offers a supportive work culture, opportunities for community involvement, and a chance to apply your academic knowledge in real projects. Join a company known for fostering a fun and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid time off during Christmas and summer Fridays

Volunteer opportunities in the community

Potential for relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Current student in GIS degree or diploma program.
• Solid understanding of ESRI products including ArcGIS.
• Motivated and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support Regulatory and Environment teams by collecting and digitizing spatial data.
• Manage GIS data and generate application maps.
• Assist with non-spatial data management.

Skills

Understanding of ESRI products

Experience with ArcGIS

Field data collection experience

Knowledge of Python

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Currently enrolled in GIS degree or diploma

Tools

ArcGIS Map

ArcGIS Pro

FME

AutoCAD

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Student - Geographics Information Systems

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!

We are looking for a GIS student to join our Oil Sands Regulatory team, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with members of the Mining, Environment, and Regulatory teams as we work together to build application maps and digitize data. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers! You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations by understanding and explaining leading edge environmental regulations. Join a company culture that fosters a fun‑working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length:8 months
• Term start:May 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Regulatory, Environment and Pathways teams through collecting/filing of required spatial data, digitizing data and generating of application maps
• Manage (review, update, organize) existing and new environmental Geographic Information System (GIS) data
• Acquire hands‑on experience with several widely used industry software programs including ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, FME and Global Mapper
• Help build and maintain innovative models and GIS solutions for unique environmental situations
• Assist with non-spatial data management for various Environmental disciplines (MS Office)
• Learn to build project specific maps in Portal to support teams

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program
• Solid understanding and experience of ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder)
• Previous field data collection experience using ArcGIS would be an asset
• ArcGIS Enterprise knowledge is an asset
• Previous FME, Python, AutoCAD experience is an asset
• An understanding of remote sensing methods and data processing (LiDAR; Photogrammetry) is an asset
• Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage competing priorities

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• 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)
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

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 candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

About Us

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

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.