Community Investment Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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!

As the Community Investment Student, you will work with teams throughout our corporate and field operations to ensure that stakeholder/business, community investment and communications deliverables are carried out successfully.

Working in the head office of this world class company offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued.  You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural's operations as the position plays an important part in Canadian Natural's commitment to ensuring local communities are engaged and provided economic opportunities.

• 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:

• Support the review, approval and payment processing of community investment grant requests 
• Execute internal and external community investment communications activities
• Participate in community investment strategy development sessions
• Support the administration of the Canadian Natural scholarship programs
• Contribute to team projects and events as needed
• Maintain and update databases, track metrics, conduct research and support reporting on community investment activities

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a degree or program in the fields of Communications, Business Administration, or Indigenous Studies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders 
• Sound judgment and interest in community investment, stakeholder relations, and corporate responsibility 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks

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.

Check out some of our Student Testimonials!