2027 Environment & Regulatory EIT

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Jump-start your career as a Professional Engineer!

The Engineer-In-Training Program is a structured developmental program designed to give you maximum exposure to different areas at Canadian Natural through rotational options and a mentorship program with senior engineers and operations staff, while helping the individual satisfy APEGA’s requirements to become a P.Eng within 5 years. If you're a New Grad Engineer who is passionate about making a difference and is eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

The Environmental & Regulatory EIT program includes:

• A mandatory field assignment generally lasting two (2) years that builds your experience in both Operations and Field Engineering with exposure to mining and convention/thermal asset integrity
  • This requires permanent relocation within AB and/or BC, as well as a period requiring fly in fly out (“FIFO”, out of Calgary or Edmonton) to our mining assets
• Roles within Thermal Regulatory and ESG & Corporate Communications

Upon completion of the program, the role transitions into the Calgary office into a Regulatory EIT or GHG EIT role as part of our Regulatory, Stakeholder & Environmental Affairs Team. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation, and you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow as an engineer.

• Job Locations:  Alberta and/or BC Field Office, Horizon/Albian Operations, Calgary Head Office
• Shift schedules: 8 x 6,10-hour shifts or 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (may include night rotations)
• Start dates: Flexibility throughout 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 22, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Challenging and fast-paced work environment to grow your skills
• Flexibility in decisions to maximize creative problem solving
• Independence and self-direction in tasks
• Collective approach to leadership with low formality 
• Action-orientated work focused on maximizing the company’s bottom line 

What You Bring to the Role:

• Completion or projected completion of a undergraduate engineering degree in 2027
• Passion for the Regulations and Technical Emissions Reporting and Policy that supports responsible development of the Canadian oil and gas industry
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Member In Training immediately upon graduation
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent with a clean driver’s abstract and no restrictions
• Familiarity with and understanding of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Oil and gas experience is an asset, previous engineering work experience as a student is preferred

Your application must include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (in ONE PDF document).

About the company

Many of our students are successfully hired for permanent positions upon graduation. Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplifies our mandate to develop and advance our people. 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. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.