The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about the safety and security of Oil Sands personnel and assets? As a Security Investigator reporting to the Security Lead, you will monitor, direct and report on all aspects of security operations, planning, compliance, systems and procedure development at both Horizon and Albian Oil Sands sites. You will provide security project management services to Canadian Natural business units to assist with the continuous improvement of site security programs and services.
•Job location: Horizon/Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
•Company sponsored fly-in/fly-out and camp facilities with flights from Calgary or Edmonton
•Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hr shifts
•Safety sensitive position: Yes
•Application deadline: May 19, 2025
Key Accountabilities
•Conduct all investigations into criminal activities and security related incidents including motor vehicle incidents to identify vulnerabilities and strategies to mitigate
•Review intelligence reports from national and international sources to assess potential business impacts (May liaise with law enforcement and intelligence agencies, First Nations and Metis groups in the Fort McMurray area as well as security professionals in the oil and gas industry)
•Evaluate and provide direction to the existing contract guard service at the Horizon and Albian sites
•Assist in monitoring daily company security issues as well as during emergency incidents and recommend changes as required
•Manage the contingency and threat assessment response and help the management of the Emergency Operations Center
•Identify required training needs for the security services group
What You Bring To The Role
•Post-secondary education with 5+ years of Security/Law Enforcement experience
•Good understanding of physical security planning and principals
•Must possess a valid Alberta’s Driver’s license
•Proficient with Microsoft Office and excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Knowledge of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, First Nations and Metis peoples in the area and of Oil Sands operations would be a definite advantage
What We Offer
•Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
•100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
•May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
•May be eligible for additional premiums
•Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
•First class camp facilities
•Health & Wellness Spending Account
•Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
•Employee & Family Assistance Program
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.
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.