Mine Survey Technologist
Job Description
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! Are you passionate about mine surveying in a world-class oil sands mining facility? We are currently seeking a Survey Technician to join our Horizon Mine Survey team. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting Mine Operations, Mine Projects, Reclamation, and Geology in their daily survey requirements.
- Job location: Horizon Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, 12-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: June 24, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Weekly mine volume reconciliation of ore and waste in order to meet regulatory reporting requirements
- Accurate survey layout of Mine Engineering designs and structures during construction
- Monitor and as-build survey of in-pit and ex-pit structures for QA/QC
- Provide technical field survey support to Mine Operations on a daily basis
- Provide ongoing field survey support to Mine Geotechnical, Geology and Mine Projects groups.
What You Bring to the Role:
- Survey Technologist or Geomatics Engineering Technologist certificate or diploma
- Five years of previous experience in oil sands mining is preferred
- Experience using Maptek survey scanners is preferred
- Excellent computer skills and data processing with PointStudio and Minesight software as well as Microsoft Office applications
- Drone operating experience/license is an asset in this role
- Class 5 driver’s license
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
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