Data Assistant Jobs in Calgary, AB (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 Field Data Capture (FDC) Student, you will work alongside experienced and talented professionals and take part in interesting work assignments that stimulate learning. Our company culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning. Building on classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your skills while working with mentors to kick-start a successful career!

The Enterprise Applications used by the Field Data Capture (FDC) team at Canadian Natural include PM Suite (CGI), EC (Quorum), ProTrend (Critical Control), and several other applications. The FDC team consists of individuals with various oil and gas backgrounds, which provide Engineering, Field Operations, Accounting and Information Systems (IS) skill sets to solve business issues relating to the FDC applications, as well as develop and maintain integrations from upstream and downstream applications.

• Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Learn key applications and become familiar with relevant business processes
• Learn data mining, querying and analytical tools to analyze data
• Assist with testing and verification of application upgrades
• Assist with developing exception reporting to aid field staff in validating volumetric data
• Create and maintain process documentation for key processes and application administration tasks
• Receive, troubleshoot and resolve support issues for select properties
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required

What You Bring to the Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th year of an undergraduate degree program in Operations Management or Computer Science
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively and build strong working relationships across disciplines, departments and other teams
• Familiarity and understanding of:
  • Research strategies and analytical thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Oracle SQL and Oracle PL/SQL, SSRS, PowerBI would be an asset
  • Knowledge of Oil & Gas terminology and concepts would be an asset

What We Offer:

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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about 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.

Check out some of our Student Testimonials!