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The Opportunity:  

Are you a student eager to dive into a dynamic opportunity filled with meaningful assignments alongside industry-leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we focus on providing opportunities that leverage your abilities, allowing you to make a significant impact and apply your academic knowledge to exciting and rewarding projects!

As a Technology and Innovation Business Student, you will have the unique opportunity to be central to one of the world's largest oil and gas operators, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. This opportunity will allow you to gain insight into specifics of new technology evaluation and economics, funding and research credits, and various cross-functional collaborations. Take advantage of the opportunity to work closely with seasoned experts and have the chance to contribute your innovative ideas to help advance our industry.

If you are innovative, analytical and ready to take on leadership roles in projects, this opportunity is perfect for you! 

• Job location: Calgary, AB 
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, Monday to Friday
• Term lengths: 8 or 12 months
• Term start: September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities: 

• Provide project and process related support across Technology & Innovation group
• Support business projects in Technology and Innovation group, including Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims, funding applications, market fundamentals and economic evaluation of new technologies, and peer competitive analysis
• Support contracts and invoicing logistics for academic collaborations in technology and innovation
• Take on lead role in small projects

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in Business (Finance, Accounting or Commerce)
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite of products is considered an asset (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.
• Experience with financial and data analytics is considered an asset. 
• High attention to details and ability to thrive in a fast pace environment. 
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.

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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