Administration Student - Oil Sands

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Canadian Natural Resources is seeking an Administration Student at Horizon Oil Sands in Fort McMurray for a four- or eight-month term starting May 2027. The on-site role features 10-hour shifts, four days on and three off, and is safety sensitive. You will deliver customer service, manage mail, stock refreshments and office supplies, create internal communications, build accurate reports and spreadsheets, and help maintain a tidy, efficient office while supporting vacation coverage and events. Ideal candidates are enrolled or recent graduates in Business/Office Administration or a related program. Benefits include competitive pay, on-site amenities, Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton, relocation eligibility, and volunteer opportunities. Apply with resume, optional cover letter, and unofficial transcripts; legal work authorization in Canada required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where our culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning.

This role will provide you with an opportunity to work alongside experienced and talented professionals and take part in interesting and challenging work assignments. Building on classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your skills while working with mentors to ‘kick-start’ a successful career as an Administrative Professional. Working in a challenging, high volume, fast-paced environment, you will work closely with the Office Services team to provide administrative support for several areas throughout Albian and Horizon.

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB - Horizon Oil Sands
• Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts (Monday – Thursday)
• Term length: 4 or 8 months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes 

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone and via email to all staff, contractors and vendors
• Responsible for collection and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mail
• Ensure refreshments and coffee supplies are stocked, maintain inventory, and reporting any issues
• Requisition, distribute, and maintain inventory of office supplies and stationery
• Create and distribute internal correspondence, including posters, memorandums and departmental communications
• Create reports and maintain spreadsheets ensuring all data is up to date and accurate
• Prioritize workspace efficiency, office tidiness and organization
• Support with vacation coverages, events and other administrative duties as required
• Challenging projects that develop your expertise and prepare you for full-time employment

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled, or a new graduate, in a degree or diploma program in Business Management, Business/Office Administration, or an equivalent combination

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• 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)
• 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 (optional) 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. 

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.

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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