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Field Lead Operator

Fort St John, British Columbia
CA$52 - CA$57/hour
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Stock options
Company matched stock savings plan

About the role

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION Make your mark! Do you have demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance? Are you looking for the next step in your career? We are hiring a Field Lead Operator!

As a Lead Operator in the Fort St. John North District you will spend the bulk of your time in the field working in a dynamic environment as a key member of a cross-functional team and with continuous adherence to Canadian Natural’s mission statement.

  • Job location: Fort St. John BC

  • Camp Position available for qualified candidates

  • Not eligible for company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out (Applicant must supply their own transportation to Fort St. John or live in Fort St. John)

  • Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hour days

  • Safety sensitive position: Yes

  • Application deadline: August 12, 2025

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 Continuous 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
  • Min 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
  • Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset
  • Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training & 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!

Note: This is a BC based position – the salary range is estimated to be between $52.16 – $57.96 an hour. 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

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.