Mineral Land Administration Student

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Canadian Natural is offering a four month Mineral Land Administration Student term in Calgary that places you with our Contracts Analysts, Lease Administrators and Land Information Technology teams to apply your academic experience to meaningful, diverse assignments focused on subsurface assets. You’ll learn about negotiations, acquisitions and divestitures, leases and contracts, and gain hands on exposure to the QBLM land system while collaborating with Operations and Accounting. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Petroleum Land Administration, Land Analyst or Energy Asset Management programs, with a related bachelor’s preferred. Tips for a standout application include tailoring your resume to highlight precision, organization and reliability, demonstrating curiosity, and including a cover letter and unofficial transcripts; ensure you have legal authorization to work in Canada; apply early as the posting closes once a successful candidate is selected; relocation support may apply and the term starts in May 2027 with onsite Calgary work and a 5 on, 2 off schedule.

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!

The Mineral Land Department at Canadian Natural is responsible for the acquisition, disposition and ongoing maintenance of Canadian Natural’s subsurface assets (mineral rights). As the Mineral Land Administration Student, you will be working alongside our team of Contracts Analysts, Lease Administrators, Land Information Technology/Systems and Acquisitions and Divestitures groups, who manage the agreements associated with the subsurface assets at Canadian Natural. 

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 4 months
• Term start: 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 and Learnings:

• Learn about the various functions and roles within the Mineral Land department, including Negotiations, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Lease and Contracts Administration and Land Shared Services (Information Technology/Systems) 
• Build an understanding of various types of agreements including leases and contracts through coordination with the Area Contracts Analysts and Lease Administrators
• Gain exposure to about the QBLM land system and the administration of this database which houses all of Canadian Natural’s subsurface, surface, joint venture and well information
• Develop knowledge of the review, clean-up and digitization of files
• Develop familiarity with other departments at Canadian Natural including Operations and Accounting

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Petroleum Land Administration certificate, Land Analyst certificate, or Energy Asset Management diploma 
• Bachelor’s Degree is an asset (preferred Business or Management)
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Reliable and accountable, with the ability to follow through on tasks independently
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn 

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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