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Lead Operator

Grande Prairie, AB
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Employer-paid extended health, dental, vision benefits
Health & wellness spending account
Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

About the role

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!

About Canadian Natural

Oil and Gas
5001-10,000

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.

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