About the role
Country
Canada
Location
Calgary
Employment Type
Contingent Worker
Requisition Number
CAN02690
Closing date
Sep-22-2025
Company Overview
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all**.**
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.
CNOOC and You
Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential. As a contractor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects and collaborate with experienced professionals across the organization.
Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Contractor - Benefits Consultant to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in administering and ensuring compliance of health, retirement, disability, and leave programs across Canada and the U.S. The role supports benefits planning, renewals, and communications, and collaborates with vendors and internal teams to manage 401(k) plans, monitor legislative changes, and improve program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Please note this is a 12-month contract role.
Your Role with Our Team
US content:
- Day to day benefits, 401(k), FMLA/leave administration.
- Supports annual benefits renewal cycle, including analysis, communication and implementation.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, SPDs, 5500’s, discrimination testing, valuations and disclosures.
- Assists with 401(k) plan administration in partnership with external recordkeeper, including calculating annual limits, accurate processing of contributions, and timely resolution of escalated issues.
- Monitors regulatory changes and trends to ensure compliance and relevant benefits/401(k) offerings.
Canadian content:
- Provides back-up support for benefits plan administration.
- Oversight for disability management and leaves.
Other/General:
- Evaluates program effectiveness, and cost efficiency to drive continuous improvement.
- Assists with benefits communication, education, and engagement strategies to maximize employee understanding and value.
- Assists with ad hoc Canadian/US benefits/401K projects as required.
Your Background
- 8+ years benefits experience with a minimum of 1-2 years US benefit/401K experience.
- Expert knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, and US Federal and state laws related to health, welfare, retirement and leave programs.
- Experience with leading change initiatives and program implementation.
- Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
- Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Sensitivity to confidential information.
Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:
- Criminal police record check
- Education verification
- Credential verification
About China National Offshore Oil
CNOOC International has assets in oil sands, shale gas and offshore in Canada. Our oil sands business is a key part of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, is a SAGD operation with production capacity of 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects including Hangingstone, operated by Japan Canada Oil Sands (JACOS), Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility and shares in MEG Energy.
About the role
Country
Canada
Location
Calgary
Employment Type
Contingent Worker
Requisition Number
CAN02690
Closing date
Sep-22-2025
Company Overview
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all**.**
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.
CNOOC and You
Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential. As a contractor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects and collaborate with experienced professionals across the organization.
Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Contractor - Benefits Consultant to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in administering and ensuring compliance of health, retirement, disability, and leave programs across Canada and the U.S. The role supports benefits planning, renewals, and communications, and collaborates with vendors and internal teams to manage 401(k) plans, monitor legislative changes, and improve program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Please note this is a 12-month contract role.
Your Role with Our Team
US content:
- Day to day benefits, 401(k), FMLA/leave administration.
- Supports annual benefits renewal cycle, including analysis, communication and implementation.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, SPDs, 5500’s, discrimination testing, valuations and disclosures.
- Assists with 401(k) plan administration in partnership with external recordkeeper, including calculating annual limits, accurate processing of contributions, and timely resolution of escalated issues.
- Monitors regulatory changes and trends to ensure compliance and relevant benefits/401(k) offerings.
Canadian content:
- Provides back-up support for benefits plan administration.
- Oversight for disability management and leaves.
Other/General:
- Evaluates program effectiveness, and cost efficiency to drive continuous improvement.
- Assists with benefits communication, education, and engagement strategies to maximize employee understanding and value.
- Assists with ad hoc Canadian/US benefits/401K projects as required.
Your Background
- 8+ years benefits experience with a minimum of 1-2 years US benefit/401K experience.
- Expert knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, and US Federal and state laws related to health, welfare, retirement and leave programs.
- Experience with leading change initiatives and program implementation.
- Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
- Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Sensitivity to confidential information.
Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:
- Criminal police record check
- Education verification
- Credential verification
About China National Offshore Oil
CNOOC International has assets in oil sands, shale gas and offshore in Canada. Our oil sands business is a key part of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, is a SAGD operation with production capacity of 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects including Hangingstone, operated by Japan Canada Oil Sands (JACOS), Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility and shares in MEG Energy.