Environmental Regulatory Compliance Student (Calgary & Field)
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Canadian Natural Resources is offering an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Student role based in Calgary and Fort McMurray, starting May 2027 for 4 or 8 month terms. This onsite, safety sensitive position blends meaningful, regulation focused work with hands on experience; you will assist with regulatory coordination, prepare applications and reports, support Indigenous consultation and stakeholder engagement, and track conditions to ensure compliance while monitoring regulatory updates. The ideal candidate is in the 3rd or 4th year of Engineering, Science, Forestry or Environmental Science (or related Political Science/Law and Society), holds a valid Class 5 license, and demonstrates strong Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, and solid written and organizational skills. Apply early with resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and highlight communication, data handling, and ability to work across Calgary and Field sites; relocation assistance may be available and travel between locations is expected.
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!
You will assist with the regulatory coordination of information from project team members and consultants for the preparation of Applications/Authorization/Plans and with the preparation of project information for presentation to regulators and stakeholders. You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations by understanding and explaining leading edge environmental regulations.
- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office (4 months) & Fort McMurray, AB (4 months)
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Shift schedules:
- 5 days on, 2 days on, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday) in Calgary
- 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday) in Fort McMurray
- Term lengths: 4 or 8 months
- Term start: May 2027
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support preparation of regulatory applications, reports, and responses to information requests from regulators
- Assist with data compilation and basic analysis for regulatory reporting and submissions
- Contribute to documentation supporting Indigenous consultation and stakeholder engagement requirements
- Help prepare materials for communication with stakeholders, including Indigenous communities
- Support field and office-based regulatory/environmental activities, including tracking approval conditions for compliance
- Monitor regulatory updates, publications, and decisions to help identify and communicate changes in requirements
What You Bring to The Role:
- Currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year of a program in Engineering, Science, Forestry or Environmental Science or the equivalent of Political Science, Law and Society Program
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of statistical programs would be an asset (i.e. Mini Tab software)
- Attention to detail to generate high quality work requiring minimal revisions
- Strong written communication skills to review and appropriately condense key elements of external correspondence and regulatory decisions
- Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and schedule multiple, concurrent activities related to report and application submissions and reporting to stakeholders
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week & summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
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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
- Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Field only)
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Field only)
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about what 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.
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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