2027 Environment & Regulatory EIT

The Opportunity

Jump-start your career as a Professional Engineer!

The Engineer-In-Training Program is a structured developmental program designed to give you maximum exposure to different areas at Canadian Natural through rotational options and a mentorship program with senior engineers and operations staff, while helping the individual satisfy APEGA’s requirements to become a P.Eng within 5 years. 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!

The Environmental & Regulatory EIT program includes:

• A mandatory field assignment generally lasting two (2) years that builds your experience in both Operations and Field Engineering with exposure to mining and convention/thermal asset integrity
  • This requires permanent relocation within AB and/or BC, as well as a period requiring fly in fly out (“FIFO”, out of Calgary or Edmonton) to our mining assets
• Roles within Thermal Regulatory and ESG & Corporate Communications

Upon completion of the program, the role transitions into the Calgary office into a Regulatory EIT or GHG EIT role as part of our Regulatory, Stakeholder & Environmental Affairs Team. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation, and you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow as an engineer.

• Job Locations:  Alberta and/or BC Field Office, Horizon/Albian Operations, Calgary Head Office
• Shift schedules: 8 x 6,10-hour shifts or 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (may include night rotations)
• Start dates: Flexibility throughout 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 22, 2026

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

What You Bring to the Role

• Completion or projected completion of a undergraduate engineering degree in 2027
• Passion for the Regulations and Technical Emissions Reporting and Policy that supports responsible development of the Canadian oil and gas industry
• 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 clean driver’s abstract and no restrictions
• Familiarity with and understanding of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Oil and 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
• Extensive career development opportunities:
  • Informal mentoring to help you grow and succeed
  • Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning
• Professional membership association fees covered
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Check out our Compensation & Benefits to learn more about what we have to offer!

Your application must include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (in ONE PDF document).