About the role#
This is an 8-month, full-time summer internship for students interested in environmental monitoring. You will work directly with the Aquatics Coordinator at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands sites. This is a safety-sensitive position.
What you'll do#
- Conduct extensive field work for amphibian, fisheries, and wildlife monitoring.
- Track and record all field and laboratory data.
- Identify, manage, and track terrestrial wildlife to support the wildlife management system.
- Assist with surface water quality monitoring and wildlife regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Environmental Specialists, Regulatory Coordinators, and researchers during site work.
- Generate data and forms for regulatory submissions and support environmental compliance inspections.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental program.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Previous experience with ATVs or watercraft is an asset.
- Prior environmental or oil sands experience is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort McMurray, AB (Albian or Horizon Oil Sands Site).
- Term: 8 months, beginning May 2027.
- Schedule: Choice of 4 days on, 3 days off (10 hours/day) or 8 days on, 6 days off (10 hours/day).
- Compensation: Paid position with company-sponsored fly-in/fly-out options from Calgary or Edmonton.
- Housing: Students are responsible for their own accommodations during the work term.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is an independent producer of crude oil and natural gas. Founded in 1989, the company maintains operations in North America, the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. It focuses on a mix of light and heavy oil, natural gas, and oil sands production. The firm is based in Calgary, Alberta, and employs nearly 10,000 people.
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