Crude Oil Analyst

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Crude Oil Marketing Manager, the Crude Oil Analyst will be responsible for providing detailed market analysis, supporting commercial strategy, and delivering key insights on crude oil pricing, supply-demand dynamics, and transportation trends. This role plays a critical part in optimizing trading decisions and enhancing the company's competitive position in the North American crude oil market.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Application deadline: August 17, 2025

Key Accountabilities

- Monitor and analyze crude oil markets, including price trends, regional supply and demand fundamentals, refinery activity, and geopolitical developments affecting global and North American markets

- Develop and maintain market models and dashboards to support trading, logistics, and strategic decision-making across the Marketing team

- Track and evaluate pipeline and rail logistics, storage trends, and infrastructure developments impacting crude oil flows and regional pricing differentials

- Provide support to logistics by monitoring and tracking trucking movements and other duties as required

- Track and publish monthly crude oil pricing indices

- Prepare and deliver regular reports, presentations, and forecasts for internal stakeholders, including commercial teams and senior leadership

What You Bring To The Role

- A Degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering with a minimum of one year / internship of marketing experience within a crude oil marketing environment

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data and market trends

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset

- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

- Strong communication, organizational and team skills complemented with strong work ethics are required

- A keen interest in energy markets and a willingness to learn about crude oil fundamentals, pricing, and logistics

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.