Mineral Land Administrator

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 Supervisor of Mineral Land Administration, as the successful candidate, you will play a key role in managing Alberta Crown leases/licenses, Freehold leases, and Canadian Natural-issued Fee leases. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all ongoing lease obligations, including rental payments, expiries, continuations, offsets, and the handling of obligation or default notices.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Application deadline: January 11, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Accurately and efficiently input and verify mineral land data in the land system to support the acquisition and disposition of Crown and Freehold leases, including the issuance of leases under Canadian Natural-owned titles

- Manage and track area specific obligations within the land system, ensuring compliance and follow-through on day-to-day administrative requirements

- Conduct thorough reviews of acquisition files, meeting critical deadlines and ensuring data accuracy

- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams (Exploration, Operations, Accounting) and external stakeholders such as industry partners and provincial regulatory bodies

- Provide timely and effective responses to accounting and audit inquiries, ensuring clear communication and resolution

- Contribute to special projects as needed, offering administrative and analytical support to Area Negotiators and other team initiatives

What You Bring To The Role

- 5–10 years of progressive experience in Mineral Land Administration, supported by a Petroleum Land Administration Certificate or relevant post-secondary education

- Strong working knowledge of key regulatory and administrative processes, including:

- Alberta Crown regulations and processes (ETS, continuations, surrenders, offsets, etc.).

- Alberta Land Titles systems (SPIN II), including title searches, caveat registrations and withdrawals

- Freehold lease administration, including a solid understanding of lease terms and obligations

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and land systems; preference will be given to candidates with experience in QBLM

- Highly organized and adaptable, with excellent time management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

- Practical experience with:

- Alberta Crown leases/licenses and various Freehold lease formats

- Lease assignments, estate file handling, and caveat management

- Understanding of Title, Headlease, and Sublease relationships

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.