Joint Venture Student

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Canadian Natural Resources is offering an eight month Joint Venture Student role in Calgary's Commercial Operations team, focusing on governance and administrative support for Joint Ventures. You will collaborate with Land, Accounting and Operations on contract administration, AFE review, partner engagement and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a 2nd to 4th year undergrad in Business, Accounting, Finance or a Land Administration certificate or related program such as Energy Asset Management, with keen attention to detail, data integrity and strong Excel skills plus familiarity with Power BI or Tableau. The position is Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day, start January or May 2027. Apply early with your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts and highlight teamwork, coachability, initiative and data-driven problem solving; you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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!

Do you have strong attention to detail and a drive to find ways of becoming more efficient in your role? If so, we may have an opportunity for you! As a student working as a part of the Commercial Operations Team focusing on Joint Ventures, you will provide critical administrative and operational support. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including Land, Accounting, and Operations, while developing strong communication and customer service skills.

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

• Contribute to team success through a variety of projects, operational activities, and continuous improvement initiatives involving: 
  • Contract and commercial agreement administration
  • AFE review, approval coordination, and partner engagement
  • Joint Venture governance and ownership management
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Land, Accounting, Operations, and other business areas to support Joint Venture activities and team objectives
• Investigate, analyze and resolve business issues, stakeholder inquiries, and data discrepancies through root cause analysis, critical thinking, and sound business judgement
• Leverage data analytics and visualization to drive process improvements and support informed decision making
• Support the development, documentation, and optimization of business processes, controls and best practices

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a Land Administration certificate or a related post-secondary education program such as Energy Asset Management (EAM)
• Ability to foster a collaborative, results oriented work environment with a mindset for continuous improvement and value creation
• Ability to manage multiple demands while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and data integrity
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word

Core Competencies:

• Coachability: Demonstrates a willingness to learn, seeks feedback, and applies guidance to continuously improve performance
• Critical Thinking: Uses a structured approach to analyze information, identify root causes, and support effective business decisions
• Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Digital Literacy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, working with data, and leveraging tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support analysis and reporting
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and contributes positively to team goals

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• 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
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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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