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.
Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Mining Hydrogeologist, you will support safe, compliant, and effective production at the Albian Oil Sands Project by assisting in the delivery of field hydrogeological monitoring, characterization, and reporting.
- Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule:
- 4x3,10-hour shifts
- 7x7,12-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline : June 23, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, Tailings Engineering, Environment, and Regulatory teams
- Perform hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, aquifer testing/hydraulic conductivity testing
- Perform contractor coordination, scheduling and management duties
- Perform hydrogeological site characterization, data analysis, and reporting on monthly, quarterly or annual basis to internal and external stakeholders
- Design and optimize mine depressurization and monitoring well networks, and develop groundwater and surface water sampling plans for field execution
- Support technical reviews and presentations to stakeholders
What You Bring to the Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or Geological Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience in Physical/Contaminant Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering or similar field
- Registration (or eligibility to register) with APEGA as P.Geo. or P.Eng.
- Please note that GIT or EIT with highly relevant work experience will be considered
- Highly motivated individual with good communication/networking skills
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience conducting hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, contactor coordination, scheduling and management
- Experience/familiarity with some or all the following industry tools will be considered an asset: Aqtesolv, Surfer, GIS, AcQuire, or similar software
- Familiarity with oil sands region hydrogeology will be considered an asset
- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (or higher) with a clean record
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
