Student Job Opportunities

Explore your future with Canadian Natural

Make your mark while you grow your career. At Canadian Natural, we believe our employees are the key to unlocking potential. Join our team and be part of a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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Our success is your success

We strive to share Company success with all our students through competitive compensation.

Key insights

  • Number of students we hire annually: 400+
  • Canadian Natural offers various term lengths: 4, 8, 12, and 16 months
  • With various starts: January, May and September
  • Mark your calendars: Most positions are typically posted in September. Additional positions may be posted throughout the year.

Mark your calendars

Mark your calendars and be sure to come out to chat with our Campus Team!

  • 26th Annual Engineering Students’ Society Career Fair – January 7, 2026 (University of Alberta)
  • Winter Employer Pop Up – January 21, 2026 (University of Saskatchewan)

Job Application Essentials

Video Insights: From Application to Interview

Lisa Munro, our Campus Recruitment Team Lead, shares helpful tips for every stage of the application process — whether you’re a student or an experienced professional.

Make your mark

  • Pick a clear and concise format and layout 
  • Use a simple font and font size to keep things clear and concise
  • Include both your top soft and hard skills
  • Include all previous work experience
  • Tailor your information for the job description and ensure it is up to date
  • List your experience in reverse chronological order for clarity 
  • Ensure to upload a pdf. version of your resume as many systems auto populate to avoid more work on your end

It’s your time to shine

  • Arrive early
  • Save and carefully read the job description and be prepared to discuss your direct experience in relation to the role
  • Research the company and understand their scope of work, mission, values and culture
  • Be prepared for situational and behavioral questions (research the STAR method)
  • Wear professional attire
  • If your interview is virtual, ensure your device is set up adequately
  • Bring a printed copy of your up-to-date resume, references, and any necessary credentials or portfolios of work

A Great Place to Work

I find that everyone here is so eager to help and they want you to succeed. What I like best about working in this industry is it welcomes innovation, especially at a company like Canadian Natural. They invest in new technology such as 3D modeling, AI, and machine learning.

Investing in your future

Canadian Natural is one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. We are looking for talented and self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our team and contribute to our exciting and growing projects and operations.

Culture and relationships

We work together to foster a culture where our students can ask questions, develop meaningful relationships, and learn from the diverse group of professionals. Our fast paced environment and entrepreneurial spirit ensures that students have an opportunity for professional growth while also making a positive impact to the community through multiple meaningful initiatives.

I consider myself lucky to have started my career at Canadian Natural, I’ve had the chance to work in all of their different areas and be boots on the ground to understand how the systems work. Everyone at Canadian Natural is willing to teach and mentor, it didn’t matter what area I was in, so it’s been an incredible place to work.
I feel like as soon as I got here, I wasn’t just another apprentice, I was part of the maintenance team. I was originally just going to try it out, but am still loving it.

Development

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in Canada. 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 you for full-time employment. Many of our co-op students are successfully hired for permanent positions upon graduation.

Your success is our success

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who thrive in a result-oriented environment. Our mandate is to develop students by providing challenging projects that develop skills and expertise while also acknowledging your value adding contributions.

As a new professional, Canadian Natural really lets you see all sorts of different operations and new technologies. The variety of work that you get to experience is phenomenal. Every day I’m learning something new.

Building Success Together: Employee Testimonials

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