Heavy Oil Operations
At a Glance
How we live and work around Bonnyville and Lloydminster
Local Economy
Supporting jobs, companies and public services (health, safety and education)
- Local direct and indirect (suppliers) jobs
- Revenues to governments in royalties and corporate taxes
- Property taxes to municipal governments
- Surface land rentals to land owners
Local Employment
- 414 full-time staff including contractors
- 20 post-secondary students in cooperative work terms in 2024
Investing in Communities
Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Canadian Natural is committed to the communities we live and work in, which is why we were thrilled to be the stage sponsor for the Strathcona Performing Arts Centre in Bonnyville. This stage will help them enrich the community through arts education and performances.
Holy Rosary School
We were honored to sponsor the Canadian Natural field at the Holy Rosary School in Lloydminster. The 80,000 square foot outdoor turf field will be a place for students and athletes to have quality practices, games, and provincial and national sporting events.
AG Ross Arena
Our support for the AG Ross Arena continues to ensure Elk Point residents can enjoy winter sports all year round.
“We are deeply grateful to Canadian Natural for their generous donation towards our ice plant project and unwavering support over the years.”
A.G Ross Arena Fundraising Committee
Canadian Native Friendship Centre
Our employees volunteered at the Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre by assisting with their food drives. Their efforts will help this non-profit support Indigenous people in the community.
Local Community Highlights
Employee volunteering
Ongoing efforts from our local Donation Committees continue to support local charities through fundraising that is matched by the company. Beneficiaries in 2024 included the St. Paul Animal Shelter, Vermilion Health Centre, and Sunwest School Division.
113+ community organizations supported
Lloydminster Regional Health Foundation, Bonnyville Agricultural Society, Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs, Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation, Lloydminster Big Brothers & Sisters, local fire departments, and sports clubs.
Supporting education
“Thank you for your donation to the Leif Pederson Spirit Award. Your contribution helps to produce some of the top tradespeople in the world. This award will greatly help me as I learn and bring my skills to the gas compression and natural gas engine world.”
James Repp,
Student at Lakeland College;
2024 Leif Pederson Spirit Award Recipient
Supporting health and wellness
Our contribution to the Elk Point Healthcare Centre went towards a new security system. This system will help protect patients and staff in long-term care and other areas of the hospital.
Across our Operations
Employment Creation
- ~83,827 full-time equivalent jobs including direct, indirect (suppliers), and induced (economy at large) supported by operational and capital spending
- 10,640 direct employees across operations
- 524 post-secondary students hired for summer/cooperative work terms across all operations in 2023.
- Indigenous business development
We work with Indigenous companies and contractors, and support local training and capacity building
Community Facts
- ~$42.4 million invested in local communities
- 18,500+ hours of employee volunteering across operations
- ~$855 million in contracts with Indigenous businesses
- ~1,050 community activities supported
- 156 scholarships & bursaries awarded to post-secondary students across our operations, in addition to undergraduate students from Lakeland College
Improving Safety
Our local teams follow a frontline driven safety management system and action plans focused on meeting our ultimate goal of “No harm to people, No safety incidents.” We have reduced corporate total recordable injury frequency by 37% since 2020.
Technology and Innovation
~$572 million invested in technology development and deployment in 2024.
