Paralegal

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 Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Canada, the successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with legal counsel, fellow paralegals, and legal administrative staff. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support across Board governance, securities and continuous disclosure compliance, and a wide range of corporate matters—helping prepare Board materials, maintain corporate records, support regulatory filings, and contribute to key legal and operational initiatives across the organization.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

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

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Driver’s License: No

- Application deadline: May 18, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Drive Board governance excellence by preparing high‑quality Board and Committee materials—agendas, charters, resolutions, minutes, and more—while managing distribution through the Diligent Board portal.

- Champion Board operations through end‑to‑end coordination of annual shareholder, Board, and Committee meetings, and by maintaining director questionnaires, evaluations, and onboarding packages.

- Support critical securities and disclosure functions by assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of regulatory documents across Wdesk, SEDAR+, EDGAR Next, SEDI, the NYSE, and TSX.

- Strengthen corporate governance foundations by maintaining corporate records, minute books, organizational charts, and regulatory filings for subsidiaries, partnerships, and registries across jurisdictions.

- Advance corporate transactions and legal workflows by preparing incorporation/amendment documents, conducting corporate searches, supporting due diligence, drafting legal materials, managing files, and liaising with internal and external partners.

- Enable seamless legal operations through accurate billing administration, timely reporting, and proactive contributions that enhance the effectiveness and collaboration of the broader legal team.

What You Bring To The Role

- Accredited training and experience including a Paralegal Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or sophisticated corporate legal environment; CORES Level II+ considered a strong asset together with excellent keyboarding and administrative skills. - Technical fluency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Adobe Acrobat, plus experience using tools such as Diligent, Wdesk, SEDAR+, EDGAR, SEDI, TMX Linx, or NYSE Listing Manager; familiarity with entity‑management systems is an advantage.

- Strong corporate law knowledge with a solid command of legal terminology and strong understanding of federal and provincial corporate statutes, procedures, and compliance requirements.

- Exceptional organizational judgment demonstrated through the ability to manage high‑volume workloads, balance competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

- Professional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to confidently engage with lawyers, service providers, and internal/external stakeholders.

- Flexibility and reliability with a requirement and ability to work occasional overtime during peak reporting periods and consistently maintain a high level of accuracy, detail, and professionalism.

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!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

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.