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The Opportunity:

Are you a Software Engineering or Computer Science student who is passionate about modern technology and using tools 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 the Developer Student, you will maintain and develop application components to streamline business processes. Replate with "s a Developer Student, you will not only maintain and develop application components to streamline business processes, but also deliver digital solutions that enable, support, and enhance business operations while addressing complex organizational challenges.

Additionally, you will provide application support to both systems solutions and business needs. Canadian Natural offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and your expertise are valued. You will contribute to the success of Canadian Natural's operations by identifying and improving data integrity problems!

• Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday) 
• Multiple term starts and lengths: 
  • January 2027 - 8 or 12 months (Full-time)
  • May 2027 - 4 or 8 months (Full-time)
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyze, design and develop applications through the development of application logic, user interfaces, data interfaces, data conversion scripts and reports
• Work with and learn from Systems Analysts and Developers throughout the lifecycle of an application within the enterprise system
• Learn and apply DevOps principles and Agile Scrum methodologies while working with the team
• Follow and maintain functional/technical specifications and documentation
• Develop and maintain functional/technical specifications and documentation
• Design new applications based on business requirements streamline business processes and functions using C#, Python, SQL and other scripting language
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix problems that occur in the everyday use of an application/interface or SQL query
• Develop analytic reports using Power BI, Tableau or SSRS
• Manage multiple tasks with high levels of effectiveness and enthusiasm
• Develop applications and configure modules within the IBM Maximo EAM System

What You Bring to the Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a degree/diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science 
• Modern programming language knowledge in either Java/Jython/Python/C++
• Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies: VB.NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET, Blazor, Entity Framework, MS SQL Server, Orchestrator, Angular, Remedy, Tableau, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Access, Informatica, Oracle and Oracle Fusion

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 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.

Check out some of our Student Testimonials!