Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity:
Canadian Natural is seeking a Tailings Operator for the Horizon Bitumen Production (BP) Tailings team reporting to the Tailings Shift Team Lead.
- Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon site
- Shift schedule: 7 x 7, rotating days and night (Wednesday to Tuesday)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: June 24, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Communicate with a team of field operators and panel operator on a regular basis to foster a teamwork environment by assisting in all areas as required
- Operate all equipment using most current Standard Operating Procedures and ensure housekeeping in your area is kept at a high standard
- Shut down and provide a safe isolation of all process equipment for maintenance activities as required
- Complete shift log entries, monitor operations and submit maintenance requests
- Work with engineering and process personnel to optimize safety, production and environmental targets
- Develop a clear understanding of plant process and controls and operate the plant to meet production, quality and environmental targets
- Make decisions regarding the best use of resources and respond to emergency and non-emergency situations by providing appropriate field support
What You Bring to the Role:
- High School Diploma or GED is required however, a successful completion of the Keyano Operators course will be an asset
- 5+ years’ experience in a large integrated plant site or oil sand operating facility
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate common sense approach when analyzing problems, be self-managed and “think outside the box” for continuous plant and process improvements
- Have a willingness to learn and seek opportunities to grow
- A component of the role is related to working on and around water (SVOP, MEDA3 or higher is considered an asset) boat, dredge and barge work is part of the role
- Previous experience with loader and or skid steer an asset
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 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:
Canadian Natural is seeking a Tailings Operator for the Horizon Bitumen Production (BP) Tailings team reporting to the Tailings Shift Team Lead.
- Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon site
- Shift schedule: 7 x 7, rotating days and night (Wednesday to Tuesday)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: June 24, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Communicate with a team of field operators and panel operator on a regular basis to foster a teamwork environment by assisting in all areas as required
- Operate all equipment using most current Standard Operating Procedures and ensure housekeeping in your area is kept at a high standard
- Shut down and provide a safe isolation of all process equipment for maintenance activities as required
- Complete shift log entries, monitor operations and submit maintenance requests
- Work with engineering and process personnel to optimize safety, production and environmental targets
- Develop a clear understanding of plant process and controls and operate the plant to meet production, quality and environmental targets
- Make decisions regarding the best use of resources and respond to emergency and non-emergency situations by providing appropriate field support
What You Bring to the Role:
- High School Diploma or GED is required however, a successful completion of the Keyano Operators course will be an asset
- 5+ years’ experience in a large integrated plant site or oil sand operating facility
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate common sense approach when analyzing problems, be self-managed and “think outside the box” for continuous plant and process improvements
- Have a willingness to learn and seek opportunities to grow
- A component of the role is related to working on and around water (SVOP, MEDA3 or higher is considered an asset) boat, dredge and barge work is part of the role
- Previous experience with loader and or skid steer an asset
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 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.