Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.
Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Business Development Director, the Business Development Manager is accountable for originating, structuring, and executing high-impact commercial opportunities that enhance market optionality and maximize netbacks across our portfolio. As a key member of a dynamic Commercial team, you’ll lead initiatives from concept to contract—partnering with Production, Marketing, Legal, and Finance to unlock value and improve logistics efficiency. This role demands a forward-thinking leader with deep industry experience in crude oil and natural gas, a sharp eye for commercial analysis, and a proven ability to navigate complex counterparties and service agreements.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline : November 16, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the identification, origination, and negotiation of transportation, storage, and terminalling agreements that support long-range production and optimize market access
- Manage a team of senior commercial advisors by setting clear priorities, coaching for performance, and instilling disciplined negotiation practices
- Oversee a portfolio of 150+ service agreements across 40+ counterparties, ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution of commercial issues
- Build and maintain netback and supply-disposition models incorporating basis, tariffs, quality differentials, and freight; perform scenario planning and economic analysis to support investment decisions
- Prepare and present high-impact business cases, decision notes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Offer commercial expertise to Trading and Scheduling teams, while coordinating execution across Production, Finance, Legal, and other internal functions to ensure alignment and delivery
What You Bring to the Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; MBA or CFA designation is considered an asset
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in crude oil marketing, midstream operations, or business development within the energy sector
- Proven expertise in negotiating, drafting, and managing complex commercial contracts involving transportation, storage, and terminal assets
- Deep understanding of midstream asset economics, including netback optimization, market dynamics, and scenario-based financial modeling
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with executive audiences
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing high-performing teams, setting strategic direction, and engaging external counterparties with professionalism and integrity
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!
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.
Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Business Development Director, the Business Development Manager is accountable for originating, structuring, and executing high-impact commercial opportunities that enhance market optionality and maximize netbacks across our portfolio. As a key member of a dynamic Commercial team, you’ll lead initiatives from concept to contract—partnering with Production, Marketing, Legal, and Finance to unlock value and improve logistics efficiency. This role demands a forward-thinking leader with deep industry experience in crude oil and natural gas, a sharp eye for commercial analysis, and a proven ability to navigate complex counterparties and service agreements.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline : November 16, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the identification, origination, and negotiation of transportation, storage, and terminalling agreements that support long-range production and optimize market access
- Manage a team of senior commercial advisors by setting clear priorities, coaching for performance, and instilling disciplined negotiation practices
- Oversee a portfolio of 150+ service agreements across 40+ counterparties, ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution of commercial issues
- Build and maintain netback and supply-disposition models incorporating basis, tariffs, quality differentials, and freight; perform scenario planning and economic analysis to support investment decisions
- Prepare and present high-impact business cases, decision notes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Offer commercial expertise to Trading and Scheduling teams, while coordinating execution across Production, Finance, Legal, and other internal functions to ensure alignment and delivery
What You Bring to the Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; MBA or CFA designation is considered an asset
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in crude oil marketing, midstream operations, or business development within the energy sector
- Proven expertise in negotiating, drafting, and managing complex commercial contracts involving transportation, storage, and terminal assets
- Deep understanding of midstream asset economics, including netback optimization, market dynamics, and scenario-based financial modeling
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with executive audiences
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing high-performing teams, setting strategic direction, and engaging external counterparties with professionalism and integrity
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!
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.