Quality Assurance Engineering Student

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Canadian Natural Resources offers a 12-month onsite Quality Assurance Engineering Student term in Calgary starting May 2027, with a 5 on, 2 off schedule. You will support the Building, Gas and Plumbing QMP and Audit Program, collaborating with engineers, inspectors and project teams to ensure compliance with ASME API codes, ABSA requirements and QMS documentation. Expect hands-on work reviewing technical docs, participating in audits and vendor assessments, and analyzing data to spot non-conformances and drive improvements. To apply, tailor your resume to show safety leadership and cross-functional collaboration, include a cover letter and unofficial transcripts, confirm Canadian work eligibility and your Class 5 Alberta license; a pre-employment drug screen is required. Excel, Power BI and Access are assets; highlight your Civil or Mechanical focus and eagerness to learn.

The Opportunity: 

Are you interested in learning how quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and audit programs support the construction and operation of facilities at Canadian Natural? Join our Quality Assurance team and gain firsthand experience supporting the Building, Gas, and Plumbing (BGP) Quality Management Program (QMP) and Audit Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to construction compliance, quality management systems, internal and external audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Quality Assurance Engineering Student, you will work alongside experienced engineers, technical specialists, inspectors, project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to support compliance with applicable regulations, technical specifications, and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will gain hands-on experience applying engineering codes, regulatory requirements, technical specifications, and industry standards while supporting compliance monitoring activities. This includes reviewing technical documentation, participating in audits and vendor assessments, and tracking and following up on audit and inspection findings. Through these experiences, you will develop a practical understanding of how quality assurance supports safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Working with a diverse group of stakeholders across Canadian Natural's operations and projects, you will gain exposure to a wide range of facilities, construction activities, vendor management processes, and quality assurance practices. You will participate in compliance monitoring activities throughout the project lifecycle, gaining insight into design reviews, inspections, audit processes, and the follow-through required to support successful project execution. You will also contribute to program development initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends in non-conformances and vendor performance, preparing guidance materials, supporting document management processes, and identifying opportunities to improve quality and compliance practices. 

We value fresh perspectives and encourage students to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and contribute ideas that strengthen our processes and support a culture of continuous improvement. By collaborating with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and project teams, you'll gain valuable insight into the lifecycle of industrial equipment and the role quality assurance plays in maintaining safe and reliable operations.

• Job location: Calgary, AB
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Introduction to Mechanical and Welding Engineering basics as per industrial codes including American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) and American Petroleum Institute (API)
• Introduction to Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) regulations and requirements
• Become familiar with engineering drawings and diagrams
• Introduction to project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring to closure
• Introduction to Quality Management System (QMS) and pertinent documentations

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Responsible attitude towards safety, demonstrate leadership and enjoy problem solving
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI and Microsoft Access is considered an asset
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, leadership qualities, and problem-solving abilities
• Possesses a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or an equivalent out-of-province license
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening test

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 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. 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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