Administrative Assistant

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! As an Administrative Assistant within the Finance organization, you will provide exceptional and proactive support to the Finance Leadership Team. Serving as a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will build strong relationships across the organization, coordinate competing priorities, and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders. You will maintain, enhance, implement, and maintain the administrative systems and processes that enable the team to operate efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. * Job location: Calgary, Alberta * Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts * Safety sensitive position: No * Application deadline: September 18, 2026 Key Accountabilities: * Proactively provide administrative support to the Finance Leadership team, by utilizing critical thinking skills to provide solutions to existing and potential issues * Maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and business acumen in all aspects of your day-to-day responsibilities * Display organizational and planning skills including but not limited to: workflow, due dates/deadlines, calendar management, time management, expense management, events, travel, etc. * Compose letters, documents, emails, and other professional documents on behalf of the Finance Leadership team * Act as a liaison internally and with external organizations by handling inquiries within capacity * Follow up on outstanding items with other team members * Create and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems, prepare and maintain various spreadsheets, reports, and processes related to the department * Provide back-up administrative support to other Finance and Business Executives when their assistants are away What You Bring to the Role: * While consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate the skills, judgment, and capabilities required to succeed in the role, the preferred qualification is typically 10+ years of related administrative experience in a professional office environment, along with a Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent * Formal administrative training, a certificate, and experience supporting executives is preferable * High energy individual possessing excellent interpersonal and communication abilities and attention to detail with demonstrated experience interfacing with senior management personnel * Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced) and office technology, including video/telephone conferencing systems, scanners, and printers * An understanding of the oil and gas industry is considered an asset 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 [https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf] to learn more about what we have to offer! We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers [https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL]! 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.

The Administrative Assistant provides proactive support to the Finance Leadership Team by managing calendars, expenses, and travel while facilitating effective communication. They are responsible for maintaining administrative systems, preparing professional documents, and acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of administrative experience in a professional office environment and holds a Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong interpersonal skills are required to interface effectively with senior management.

• Competitive salary • Stock options • Company matched stock savings plan • Annual bonuses • Relocation assistance • Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Health & wellness spending account • Volunteer opportunities • Employee & family assistance program • Online learning platforms • Paid vacation • Time off during Christmas week • Summer Fridays

• Time managementPreferred
• Administrative SupportPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• ReportingPreferred
• Critical ThinkingPreferred
• Microsoft Office SuitePreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Calendar management
• Time management
• Expense management
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Document composition
• Workflow management
• Confidentiality
• Business acumen
• Filing systems
• Reporting
• Office technology
• Stakeholder management
• Calendar Management
• Administrative Support
• Continuous Development
• Energetic
• Professionalism
• Workflow Management
• Effective Communication
• Creating Shared Value
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Spreadsheets
• Training And Development
• Critical Thinking
• Finance
• Expense Management
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Learning Platforms
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Time Management
• Filing
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Administrative
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative Assistant
• Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week