Stakeholder Relations Advisor

The Opportunity:

Canadian Natural is seeking a Stakeholder Relations Advisor to support stakeholder engagement aligned with regulatory requirements, environmental performance, and corporate sustainability objectives. This role partners closely with regulatory, environmental, operations, and Indigenous relations teams to help build and maintain relationships with regulators, Indigenous communities, and other external stakeholders, while supporting environmental and regulatory processes related to energy development.

The ideal candidate is a flexible and adaptable individual with a basic understanding of environmental and regulatory processes, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), provincial and federal regulatory applications, public and stakeholder consultation requirements, and surface land activities. They are eager to learn, willing to be mentored and coached, and able to take direction and run with it in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. With a developing knowledge of regulatory frameworks, they support regulatory submissions and bring a respectful, team-oriented approach to engaging with Indigenous communities. Strong communication, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and a willingness to travel as needed will support success in this role.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8-hour shifts (Monday - Friday)*
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: June 4, 2026

*Please Note: This position may require occasional evening or weekend attendance at pre-scheduled events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to support regulatory applications, environmental approvals, and project development activities
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with regulators, indigenous communities, municipalities, industry groups, and other external stakeholders, and represent Canadian Natural at open houses, meetings, and external engagement forums as required
• Support environmental and regulatory processes, including: 
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
  • Provincial and federal regulatory applications
  • Public and stakeholder consultation requirements
  • Surface land activities
• Coordinate and document consultation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements, while ensuring compliance with requirements set out in long-term agreements with external stakeholders responsible for stewardship
• Identify, assess, and manage stakeholder issues and risks related to environmental, regulatory, and operational activities
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, consultation summaries, and correspondence for internal and external audiences
• Collaborate with internal technical teams (environment, regulatory, operations, legal) to align messaging and address concerns
• Monitor external issues, emerging regulations, and stakeholder trends that may impact Canadian Natural’s operations

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder relations, regulatory affairs, or environmental management or experience with indigenous communities including governance and protocols
• Strong understanding of: 
  • Alberta and/or federal environmental and energy regulatory frameworks
  • Environmental assessment and permitting processes
  • Stakeholder and public engagement best practices

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
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

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

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

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.