Tailings Geochemistry Specialist

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation support

Health, Dental, Vision

Wellness stipend

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is seeking a Geochemist/ Biochemist to provide technical leadership in tailings research, water monitoring, and closure planning at the Horizon Oil Sands site in Calgary, Alberta. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee field monitoring programs ensuring data integrity and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a degree in geochemistry or related field, 10–15 years of experience, professional registration (APEGA), and strong command of MS

Qualifications

• Degree in Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Process or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years’ experience in related fields.
• Registered as a professional with APEGA (or equivalent provincial association).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; R and ArcGIS preferred.
• Knowledge of Alberta oil sands tailings regulatory environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multi-discipline teams of engineers, scientists and operations.
• Provide technical input for multi-disciplinary reports, regulatory submissions and applications.
• Provide oversight and project management for tailings research and field monitoring studies, including scope development, data management and analytics, budget and schedules.
• Provide reviews of technical reports, plans and regulatory submissions.
• Provide mentorship to students and engineers-in-training.
• Complete work in accordance with safe work practices and applicable regulations.

Skills

Geochemistry expertise

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Geochemistry/Biogeochemistry/Process or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

R

ArcGIS

Job description

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career!We are looking for a Geochemist or Biochemist that will provide technical expertise to support tailings and closure planning activities and surface and ground water monitoring for the Horizon Oil Sands site. You will report to the supervisor of Tailing Research and Reporting where you will provide technical oversight of geochemistry-related research including data management and analytics; design and manage field monitoring programs to support mine, tailings and closure plan optimizations and commitments.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta*
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

* Please note, this position will require frequent travel to the field

Key Accountabilities:

• Interface and communicate with multi-discipline teams of engineers, scientists and operations teams in Mining, Bitumen Production, Environmental Operations, Regulatory, and Stakeholder Relations teams
• Provide technical input for multi-disciplinary technical reports, regulatory submissions and applications
• Provide oversight and project management for tailings research and/or field monitoring studies, including scope development, resultant data management and analytics, budget and schedules. Field presence is required for this position to support all field monitoring programs
• Provide reviews of technical reports, plans and regulatory submissions
• Provide mentorship to students and engineers-in-training
• Complete work in accordance with the established safe work practices and procedures, Horizon Health Safety, & Environment Reference Manual, Occupations Health and Safety Regulations, and other applicable regulations

What You Bring to the Role:

• Degree in Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Process or Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 10 – 15 years’ experience in related fields
• Registered as a professional with APEGA (or equivalent provincial association), and in good standing
• Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) required and experience with R and ArcGIS preferred
• Knowledge of Alberta oil sands tailings regulatory environment is an asset

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

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.

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.