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The Opportunity:

Are you a Software Engineering or Computer Science student passionate about modern technology and using them to resolve complex problems? 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 our Data Provisioning Student, you will join our dynamic team of data professionals to develop new tools to streamline application support on information management and enable data provisioning to promote data analytics at Canadian Natural.

• 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: January 2027
• Term type: Part-time & Full-time
  • January - April: Part-time
  • May - August: Full-time
  • September - December: Part-time (part-time being a maximum of 20 hours per week.)
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop application/integration components to automate and streamline business processes and functions using C#, Python, SQL, other scripting language as well as vendor tools like Informatica, Databricks, Azure Data Factory and others
• Develop data conversion scripts to load data from external sources, and correct data quality or integrity problems
• Develop analytic reports using Power BI, Tableau or SSRS
• Develop job schedules using tools like Orchestrator
• Develop estimates of effort for development of, and/or modification to, application/integration components
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix problems that occur in the everyday use of an application/interface or SQL query
• Administer data access for SSRS, Tableau and Power BI users

What You Bring to the Role:

• Preference for 2nd year of an undergraduate degree in Information Systems
• A passion for data
• Familiar with SQL and database query tools such as Oracle SQL Developer an asset
• Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies an asset:
  • DevOps, Microsoft VB.NET/ASP.Net, C#, Microsoft Visual Studio, MS SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Composite UI Application, Remedy, Application Manager (Appworx), Power BI, SSRS, Tableau, Orchestrator, MS Azure, Python, Scala, Databricks, Synapse, data lakes and delta lakes, and Informatica 

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.

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