Community Relations Advisor

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural has an exciting opportunity for a Community Relations Advisor based in either Slave Lake or St. Albert, Alberta. Reporting to the District Landman, Surface Land and Stakeholder Relations, you will work closely with our integrated team to help deliver stakeholder and communications objectives in support of Canadian Natural’s activity in its heavy oil and thermal regions. You will be expected to exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive or confidential information. Strengths in organization, communication, scheduling, meeting timelines, and managing multiple projects are key requirements.

- Job location: Slave Lake, Alberta or St. Albert, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday) *

- Safety sensitive position: Yes

- Application deadline: August 27, 2025

- Please Note: This position may require occasional evening or weekend attendance at pre-scheduled events.

Key Accountabilities

- Develop and execute effective stakeholder engagement that ensures regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and corporate objectives are met

- Work closely with local governments and Indigenous communities to build relationships and support company activities

- Help to develop yearly community plans for the Surface Land and Stakeholder Relations team to meet goals and objectives

- Coordinate local communication activities such as workshops, open house sessions, and project updates

- Support Indigenous consultation efforts in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal protocols

- Planning and budgeting to meet commitments and pursue community opportunities

- Manage the local community investment program including proposal submissions, attendance at events, and reporting

What You Bring To The Role

- Post-secondary education in a related field (Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous Relations)

- 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Stakeholder Relations, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry

- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, including knowledge of Indigenous governance, protocols, and consultation requirements

- Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement processes, with a track record of building meaningful relationships in diverse communities

- Excellent communication skills (research, writing, listening, two-way dialogue, and relationship-building)

- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently

What We Offer

- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

- Health & Wellness Spending Account

- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.

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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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.