Tailings Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in the mining industry as a Tailings Planning Engineer in Fort McMurray. You'll play a key role in developing and executing tailings plans, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with multiple teams. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment, committed to your career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Relocation assistance

First class camp facilities

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Multiple volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Oilsands Mining preferred.
• Experience with tailings planning software is a plus.
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed tailings plans.
• Monitor stewardship to mine and tailings plans.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for plan optimization.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Mine, Geological or Civil Engineering

Registered with APEGA or eligible to register

Tools

Maptek Vulcan

Minebridge Muk3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about Engineering in a world class mining facility? We are currently looking for a Tailings Planning Engineer to join our Albian Tailings Engineering team! In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting the evaluation, development, and execution of mine and tailings plans through collaboration with Canadian Natural Tailings Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Mine Technical Services groups.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off - 12 hr shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: July 7, 2025
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and communicate detailed tailings plans and schedules in support of the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of Albian Oil Sands
• Monitor stewardship to mine and tailings plans and to Canadian Natural’s regulatory requirements within those plans
• Collaborate with the Tailings Operations, Geotechnical, Bitumen Production and Mine Planning teams to ensure plan optimization
• Responsible for maintenance, operation and upkeep of the tailings model and reports
• Maintain orderly data, perform consistent accurate calculations and use mine and tailings planning software to complete assigned tasks
• Project identification, scope development, and support included in the mid and short range tailings plans
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Degree in Mine, Geological or Civil engineering
• Registered with APEGA, or eligible to register
• Previous experience in Oilsands Mining preferred
• Experience with tailings planning software; Maptek Vulcan, and Minebridge Muk3D, preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
  

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.

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.