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 Engineering in a world class mining facility? We are currently looking for a Mining Engineer to join the Albian Tailings Engineering team. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting the evaluation, development, and execution of mine and tailings plans through collaboration with Canadian Natural Tailings Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Mine Technical Services groups.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: June 4, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain tailings plans and schedules, evaluating plan performance and risks, and providing clear recommendations to support strategic decision-making and plan optimization
- Review and track site-based activities against long-range planning KPIs, identifying deviations, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve plan alignment and performance
- Collaborate with Tailings Operations, Mine Planning, Geotechnical, Process, and Regulatory teams to integrate constraints, align assumptions, and ensure plans are coordinated across disciplines and planning horizons
- Translate technical data, model outputs, and planning scenarios into clear, actionable insights, supporting effective communication of trade-offs, risks, and opportunities
- Support regulatory and internal stewardship requirements by ensuring tailings plans are aligned with approvals, commitments, and long-term operating strategies
- Validate planning assumptions through field engagement and review of as-built and operating data, improving model accuracy and confidence in long-range projections
- Identify and develop new project scopes and evaluate existing scopes for improvement, ensuring alignment with long-term planning objectives and incorporation into mid- and long-range plans
What You Bring to the Role:
- Degree in Mining Engineering
- Registered with APEGA, or eligible to register
- Previous experience in oil sands mining preferred
- Experience with tailings planning software; Maptek Vulcan, and Minebridge Muk3D
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
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
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
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.
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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.