About the role#
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is hiring a Surface Land Student for a full-time position in Calgary. This role focuses on the planning, systems, and processes involved in surface land administration. You will work from the head office as part of a team, gaining experience through daily tasks and specific projects.
What you'll do#
- Help facilitate abandonment and reclamation projects.
- Maintain data integrity and manage surface files.
- Assist with capital projects and learn how surface land impacts the acquisition of wells and facilities.
- Support the third-party process, including managing liability and regulations related to granting consent.
- Assist with procedure reviews and updates.
- Complete ad-hoc projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the Energy Asset Management Program or a related post-secondary program.
- Academic background in Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or Political Science.
- Experience using Accumap, Abadata, and provincial databases.
- A general understanding of the surface lifecycle.
- Knowledge of relevant Acts and Directives.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Term: Summer 2027 start, with options for 8 or 12-month terms.
- Work modality: On-site, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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