Geographic Information Systems Student

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Canadian Natural is offering a 12-month Geographic Information Systems student role in Fort McMurray starting May 2027, with 20 percent field and 80 percent office work. You will support Field Maps and Survey123, build and maintain ArcGIS Online web maps and apps, manage GIS data, and contribute to regulatory reports and environmental modeling while gaining exposure to field tasks. To stand out, you should be enrolled in a GIS degree or diploma, demonstrate solid ESRI skills (ArcGIS, Spatial and 3D Analyst, Model Builder), ArcGIS Online proficiency, and hold a valid Class 5 license with a clean driving record. Be physically prepared for fieldwork; prior field data collection, FME, Python, AutoCAD, or LiDAR experience is an asset. Apply early with resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts, and tailor your materials to show how you will support environmental compliance and site safety. The posting closes once the successful candidate is selected; competitive pay, fly in fly out options, relocation support, and a strong campus recruitment program accompany this opportunity.

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!

Canadian Natural’s Oil Sands Sites are world class operations, offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. In this position, you will assist with providing full-cycle support to projects within FieldMaps and Survey123 for ArcGIS. You will help build and maintain innovative models and GIS solutions for unique environmental situations and provide GIS support for regulatory compliance reports, including data editing, data management, and cartography.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian or Horizon Site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursdays) or 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours/day (Thursday – Thursday) 
• Term length: 12 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.

Students should be aware that work will be 20% in field locations and 80% in office environments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create and maintain Web maps and Web Apps (Experience Builder) within ArcGIS Online
• Assist with providing full-cycle support to projects within Field Maps and Survey123 for ArcGIS 
• Help post-processing data generated through Field Maps, including working with MS Access
• Manage (review, update, organize) existing and new environmental Geographic Information System (GIS) data
• Provide GIS support for regulatory compliance reports, including data editing, data management, and cartography
• Help build and maintain innovative models and GIS solutions for unique environmental situations
• Assist with non-spatial data management for various Environmental disciplines (MS Office)
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance throughout the mine site
• Assist in various environmental field tasks such as equipment management, wildlife management, water sampling, and reclamation monitoring and/or soil samples

What You Bring to The Role:

• Enrolled in a GIS degree, applied degree or diploma program
• Solid understanding and experience of ESRI products (ESRI ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder)
• ArcGIS Online knowledge is highly recommended
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
• Must be physically capable of working outside in the field on difficult terrain and in all weather
• Previous field data collection experience using ArcGIS is an asset
• Previous FME, Python, AutoCAD experience is an asset
• An understanding of remote sensing methods and data processing (LiDAR; Photogrammetry) is an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

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 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.

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