Surface Land Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off during Christmas week

Summer Fridays in July and August

Relocation assistance (per policy)

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is seeking a Surface Land Administration Student in Calgary, AB. The role offers hands‑on experience supporting abandonment and reclamation projects, data integrity for surface files, and involvement in capital projects within a team focused on safety and efficiency.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in an Energy Asset Management program or related field, with familiarity in Accumap, Abadata, and provincial databases.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Energy Asset Management Program or related post-secondary program.
• Knowledge of surface lifecycle and regulatory acts/directives.
• Experience with Accumap, Abadata, and province-wide databases.

Responsibilities

• Support abandonment and reclamation projects and related activities.
• Maintain data integrity for surface files.
• Assist with capital projects and surface land acquisitions.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Data integrity

Teamwork

Regulatory understanding

Education

Energy Asset Management Program or related program

Tools

Accumap

Abadata

Provincial databases

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!

As the Surface Land Administration Student, you will be performing day-to-day activities and projects that will provide the development and understanding of the following skill sets: planning and organizing, systems, processes and general job knowledge. Working in the head office of this world class company offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and your expertise are valued.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term lengths: 8 months or 12 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:

• Help facilitate abandonment and reclamation projects and understand activities related to the program
• Ensure data integrity/maintenance of surface files
• Assist with capital projects and understand the role of surface land in acquiring wells and facilities
• Assist with procedure review and updating
• Support the third-party process and understand liability and regulations associated to granting consent
• Ad-hoc projects as required

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in the Energy Asset Management Program or a related post-secondary education program
• Experience with Accumap, Abadata, and provincial databases
• General knowledge of the surface lifecycle
• General knowledge of the Acts and Directives

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 candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.