The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Diversify and accelerate your career as a Professional Geotechnical Design Engineer with Canadian Natural’s Albian Geotechnical Design and Reporting Team. The Geotechnical Design and Reporting Team provides in-house technical, professional, and engineering leadership to support mining operations at the Albian Oil Sands asset.
The Geotechnical Design Engineer is responsible for producing design solutions for Mine Earth Structures, including tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other civil infrastructure. This person is expected to progress into the role of Designer of Record and/or Engineer of Record, as described by the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive.
•Job location: Calgary, Alberta (Travel to the Albian Oil Sands mine site as needed)
•Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off - Monday to Friday
•Safety sensitive position: Yes
•Application deadline: July 27, 2025
Key Accountabilities
•Lead geotechnical engineering designs for mine earth structures, including tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other civil infrastructure
•Complete or supervise geotechnical design tasks, including design basis preparation, site characterization, numerical modelling and analysis, drafting, and report preparation
•Support the planning and execution of geotechnical drilling programs
•Complete regular inspections of operating and under construction structures
•Act as the geotechnical engineering design focal, or take the role of the Designer of Record, for the assigned mine structures
•Work with the Engineer of Record to support construction execution and performance monitoring
•Support development of mine and business plans by providing geotechnical criteria, guidance, and support
•Prepare geotechnical engineering documents to support submissions for regulatory authorizations
•Contribute to the preparation of Annual Performance Review Reports
•Contribute to work standards, procedures, and guidelines for the Albian Dam Safety Management Systems and governance programs
What You Bring To The Role
•Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
•Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA is required
•10+ years of design and construction experience in operational or consulting environment; Experience in design of tailings containment structures preferred
•Highly capable with Microsoft Office tools, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GeoStudio, and other geotechnical engineering design or analysis software
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
•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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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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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:
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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.
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