Engineering Student - Technology and Innovation

The Opportunity:

Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and continuous learning! As a Technology and Innovation Engineering Student, you will have the unique opportunity to be central to one of the world’s largest oil and gas operators and gain valuable hands-on engineering experience. This is a chance to work in a group that touches all aspects of our operations, including production, optimization, recovery, and the environment. You will gain baseline engineering experience and exposure in technology and innovation, working in a multidisciplinary environment. You will be exposed to all aspects of deploying technology and spurring innovation in a large organization. 

Take advantage of the opportunity to work closely with experienced individuals and offer your own innovative ideas to move our industry forward. 

• Job location: Calgary, AB 
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday) 
• Term length: 8 months
• Term starts: January, May or September 2026
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support of data analysis and assistance for the preparation of various applications
• Create reports regarding new technologies in various disciplines
• Support the Technology and Innovation team in scouting, reviewing and deploying new technologies as well as spurring collaboration among business units
• Execute small projects related to technology and innovation

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Chemical or Mechanical engineering, all other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite of products is considered an asset (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• 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

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 see what we have to offer!

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.

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. Students may be considered for permanent, full-time positions upon graduation through our New Grad program! Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplify our mission to develop our people.

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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.

Check out some of our Student Testimonials!