Short Range Mine Planning Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION Are you passionate about Engineering in an excellent mining facility? We are currently looking for an Engineer to join our Albian Short-Range Mine Engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to display your proficiency by supporting the development, optimization, communication and execution of integrated mine plans. The successful candidate will collaborate with mine operations, mine maintenance, process engineering, and technical groups to implement mine execution strategies.
Safety is a core value within Canadian Natural and we are looking for an individual that prescribes to those values.
- Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Company sponsored fly-in/fly-out and camp facilities with flights from Calgary or Edmonton
- Shift schedule: Modified 7 days on, 7 days off - 11.5 hours/shift
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: July 13, 2025
Key Accountabilities
- Create daily mine plans to guide the execution for ore production, waste mining, and construction of dyke and dump structures
- Development and optimization of two-week mine plans to support the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of Albian oil sands
- Communicate mine plans and strategies to align operations and technical teams
- Provide mine project support including plans for haul roads, dewatering, aggregate sourcing
- Design shovel mining surfaces for optimal execution based on geological models
- Provide support to mine operations through mine field tours and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimized mine planning strategies
- Monitor mining operations and provide continuous feedback to ensure plan adherence
- Review and report on key mine performance metrics
- Increase the net present value of the Albian asset through optimization of the integrated mine plan and operating cost and capital cost reductions
What You Bring To The Role
- Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering
- Registered (or eligible to register) with APEGA as a P.Eng. or EIT
- 2+ years of experience in oil sands mining
- Skill with mine planning software (Vulcan, Deswik, CAD software)
- Class 5 driver’s license with no known driving limitations
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
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
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.
About Canadian Natural
Experience challenging and empowering opportunities with Canada’s largest independent crude oil and natural gas producer. Become part of an organization that continually strives for safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible operations while contributing to the Canadian economy and giving back to the community.
Short Range Mine Planning Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION Are you passionate about Engineering in an excellent mining facility? We are currently looking for an Engineer to join our Albian Short-Range Mine Engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to display your proficiency by supporting the development, optimization, communication and execution of integrated mine plans. The successful candidate will collaborate with mine operations, mine maintenance, process engineering, and technical groups to implement mine execution strategies.
Safety is a core value within Canadian Natural and we are looking for an individual that prescribes to those values.
- Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Company sponsored fly-in/fly-out and camp facilities with flights from Calgary or Edmonton
- Shift schedule: Modified 7 days on, 7 days off - 11.5 hours/shift
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: July 13, 2025
Key Accountabilities
- Create daily mine plans to guide the execution for ore production, waste mining, and construction of dyke and dump structures
- Development and optimization of two-week mine plans to support the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of Albian oil sands
- Communicate mine plans and strategies to align operations and technical teams
- Provide mine project support including plans for haul roads, dewatering, aggregate sourcing
- Design shovel mining surfaces for optimal execution based on geological models
- Provide support to mine operations through mine field tours and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimized mine planning strategies
- Monitor mining operations and provide continuous feedback to ensure plan adherence
- Review and report on key mine performance metrics
- Increase the net present value of the Albian asset through optimization of the integrated mine plan and operating cost and capital cost reductions
What You Bring To The Role
- Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering
- Registered (or eligible to register) with APEGA as a P.Eng. or EIT
- 2+ years of experience in oil sands mining
- Skill with mine planning software (Vulcan, Deswik, CAD software)
- Class 5 driver’s license with no known driving limitations
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
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
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.
About Canadian Natural
Experience challenging and empowering opportunities with Canada’s largest independent crude oil and natural gas producer. Become part of an organization that continually strives for safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible operations while contributing to the Canadian economy and giving back to the community.