Lead Operator

**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. Are you a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in the field and is seeking an opportunity to grow with a company that values operational excellence and innovation? If you’re a self-starter with a strong track record of high-quality execution, we want to hear from you! As a Lead Operator in the Gold Creek Field, you will spend most of your time in the field as a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team, upholding Canadian Natural’s mission and values. Located south of Grande Prairie, Alberta, this fast-paced area produces approximately 30,000 BOE/d and supports significant multi-year development. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work across functions, including Safety, Integrity, Environmental, and various Engineering disciplines, and to be a catalyst for continuous improvement. - **Job location:** Grande Prairie, Alberta \* - **Shift schedule:** 8 x 6, 10 hours per shift - **Safety sensitive position:** Yes - **Application deadline** : June 10, 2026 - *Please note, the successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie area.* **Key Accountabilities:** - Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility - Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members - Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 98% - Utilize Continues Improvement techniques and processes to support the area safety, production, financial and environmental targets - Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, resolve operational problems - Provide local supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman or Assistant Foreman **What You Bring to the Role:** - 7+ years of oil and gas industry experience - Minimum grade 12/GED and GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson Certificate or a Technology diploma - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset - Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance - Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training and teaching 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 - 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!

• Employer-paid extended health, dental, vision benefits • Health & wellness spending account • Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays • Competitive salary, stock options, and annual bonuses • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Online learning platform access