Environmental Student - Aquatic & Wildlife

The Opportunity

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects! 

As the successful candidate, you will work directly with the Aquatics Coordinator, assisting with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring, including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports. In addition, you will identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system.  

Our Oil Sands Sites are world-class operations offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of our Oil Sands operations using industry-leading techniques.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Albian or Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedules: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday) or 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours/day (Wednesday – Wednesday) 
• Term length: 8 months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports
• Track and record all field and laboratory data 
• Contribute to surface water quality monitoring as required
• Identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system
• Assist with wildlife regulatory reporting requirements
• Collaborate with Environmental Specialists, Regulatory Coordinators, and Academic Researchers during their site work
• Generate supporting data and forms for regulatory application submissions
• Support the inspection of project facilities for environmental compliance tracking

What You Bring to The Role

• Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental program
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
• Previous ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
• Previous environmental or oil sands experience considered an asset 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy 
  • Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.