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Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working in a fast paced, dynamic team alongside industry leading professionals? Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and continuous learning!
Join our dynamic Bitumen Production or Utilities & Upgrading (U2) Process Engineering teams and immerse yourself in the world of chemical engineering! This is a unique opportunity for a passionate chemical engineering student to gain hands-on experience in optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to sustainable practices. In this role, you'll engage in short-range planning initiatives focused on immediate operational improvements, while also contributing to our mid to long-range strategic projects aimed at innovation and growth. You'll work alongside seasoned professionals, tackling real-world challenges and developing solutions that drive our operations forward. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Horizon Mine Operations
Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, working 10 hours per shift
Term lengths: 8 or 12 months
Term starts: January, May or September 2027
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Assist the Bitumen Production or U2 Process Engineering teams in activities relating to operations, maintenance, and engineering design
Learn and understand the process, plant operations, and equipment
Gather field measurements & data to assist engineers
Review assets and data to see where we can improve and optimize the process
Participate in developing and executing improvements in the field and lab (may include pilot development and execution)
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Collaborate with Project and Operations teams to resolve engineering issues and ensure alignment with operational requirements
Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Chemical engineering (preferred) or Mechanical (acceptable)
Motivated and positive attitude
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract
A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed
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.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
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.
Canadian publicly traded oil and gas producer serving energy markets with crude oil, natural gas and NGLs.
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