Mine Maintenance Trainer

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural has an exciting new opportunity for a Mine Maintenance Trainer to join our Albian Training team. Reporting to the Lead Hand, Mine Training you will support development and deliver the training programs that have been implemented to a variety of Mining tradespersons and other workers as required.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off (12 hrs/day and 10 hrs/day on days 1 & 7)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 26, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the training and development of Maintenance workers to produce a high level of operating skills on various equipment, processes and tasks within the workforce including employees and contractors
• Conduct ongoing classroom and field training, and complete evaluations for new and existing employees
• Perform and document initial and periodic competency assessments of trainees and provide necessary feedback and progress reports
• Complete various documentation and training records and ensure they are complete, accurate and retained in the database system
• Communicate training results to key employees
• Mentor trainees and develop remedial action plans for anyone who may require further training, mentoring and follow-up
• Report on potential problem areas and assist in solutions
• Participate in the delivery of relevant simulator training and computer-based learning (CBL) programs
• Comply with Canadian Natural's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, procedures, and applicable legislative requirements by following safe work practices, using required personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly reporting any injuries, illnesses, unsafe acts, or unsafe conditions

What You Bring to the Role

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in heavy equipment support & maintenance in an industrial environment is required
• An advanced understanding of the safe and efficient operation of small loaders, skid steers, highway tractors, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, overhead cranes and fuel & lube trucks is required
• Rigging, loading, securing loads and knuckle boom truck experience is required
• Basic computer skills (Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel) are required
• Previous experience in an equipment training role and supervisory experience would be an asset
• Grade 12 or GED is required
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License
• Alberta Mine Safety Association (AMSA) certificate
• Red seal certification would be an asset

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!