Document Control Student

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Canadian Natural Resources is hiring a Document Control Student for a 12-month term in Calgary starting January 2027, with a 5-on, 2-off schedule. You will join an information management team to quality check, track, distribute, and archive engineering documents through their lifecycle, support auditing and electronic document management, and coordinate with contractors. Ideal candidates are enrolled in year 1 or higher of Business Administration, Information Management or related programs, with meticulous attention to detail, strong time management, teamwork, written and verbal communication, independence, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Apply online with resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts; you must have legal authorization to work in Canada; relocation assistance may apply; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; posting closes after a successful hire.

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!

As our Document Control Student, you will join a team of information management professionals and deliver document control services to support information workflows to our key business areas. You will be responsible for the quality check, tracking, distribution, and archiving of engineering technical documentation through their lifecycle – from the design phase thru start-up to the operation phase - as per Canadian Natural standards and procedures. 

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: January 2027
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Document Control department on the auditing and electronic document management system registration of engineering controlled documentation
• Quality check internal/external engineering, vendor documents, and other key technical information in support of our Capital Project portfolio and operations requirements
• Comply with the Company Document Control standards for controlled documents
• Maintain electronic document flow within project team, and from / to contractors or vendors where applicable
• Interface where applicable with external document control contractors (e.g. bulk loading, document reclassification, quality checks etc.)
• Deliver to Information Management related projects to improve quality and access to controlled information

What You Bring to the Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 1st year or higher of Business Administration, Information Management/Technology or related program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills with the capability of working in a fast paced environment and multitasking
• Excellent team work skills with positive, adaptable and cooperative attitude; reliability and punctuality are a must
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
• Independent, self-motivated and accountable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

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 learn more about 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. 

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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