New Grad – Thermal Exploitation/Production EIT

The Opportunity:

Jump-start your career to becoming a Professional Engineer!

The Thermal Engineer-In-Training Program is a structured developmental program designed to give you maximum exposure to the differing aspects of thermal Operations and Engineering roles at Canadian Natural.

The program includes an initial 1-year Calgary based assignment followed by 2 years in a field-based role. Once the field assignment is complete, a permanent transition will occur into the Calgary office into a Production or Exploitation Engineering role as part of one of our thermal asset teams. Collaboration, creativity, and innovation are keystones of our engineering teams. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn with a multi-disciplined team assisting in your development benefit from direct and in-direct mentorship.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you're a New Grad Engineer who is passionate about making a difference and is eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

- Job location: Calgary and Cold Lake/Bonnyville or Fly-in, Fly-Out (FIFO) to our Kirby site

- Start date : Flexibility throughout 2026

- Safety sensitive position: Yes

- Please note: Screening will take place throughout the posting period.

Key Accountabilities:

- Challenging and fast-paced work environment to grow your skills

- Flexibility in decisions to maximize creative problem solving

- Independence and self-direction in tasks

- Collective approach to leadership with low formality

- Dedicated mentor through the course of your EIT rotational program

- Action-orientated work focused on maximizing the company’s bottom line

What You Bring to the Role:

- Upcoming 2026 graduate from a Bachelor's of Engineering Program. Recent new graduates from 2025 will also be considered

- Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Member In Training immediately upon graduation

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract

- Familiarity with and understanding of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

- Oil & Gas experience is an asset, previous engineering work experience as a student is preferred

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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!