Data Science Student
Canadian Natural ResourcesJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Canadian Natural Resources is hiring a Data Science Student for an eight‑month, full‑time, on‑site term in Calgary starting May 2027. You will join the Control Systems team to design forecasting models, manage data workflows with Prefect, and build dashboards in Plotly Dash or Power BI to surface insights for operations. Focus areas include data quality, anomaly detection, and cross‑functional collaboration with sources like PI Process Book. To apply, tailor your resume to prove formal data science training and engineering coursework, highlight ML projects, and include unofficial transcripts. Be prepared for a pre‑employment drug test and Canadian work eligibility, and attach a cover letter if possible.
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 we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!
Join our team as you dive into the world of data science and industrial operations! As part of our Control Systems team, you'll support a team accountable for the reliability and availability of all DCS and control system assets within the project area. If you are passionate about industrial operations and data science, this opportunity is for you! Get ready to grow your skills and make a real impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta – Head Office
- Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
- Term length: 8 Months
- Term start: May 2027
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
Key Accountabilities:
- Model Development: Design and implement forecasting models to predict future trends and utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data and identify trends and anomalies
- Data Workflow Management: Utilize data orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect) to manage and streamline data processing workflows, ensuring efficient execution of EDA and data manipulation tasks
- Data Visualization: Develop interactive dashboards using visualization tools (e.g., Plotly Dash, Power BI) to present forecasting results and insights to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making
- Data Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure high-quality datasets, addressing anomalies, missing values, and outliers effectively
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, integrate data from various sources (e.g., PI Process Book), and provide analytical support for operational improvements
What You Bring to the Role:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering
- Proven completion of formal training related to data science
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- A pre-employment drug and alcohol test must be successfully completed
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
- 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.
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