Mining Engineering Student

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all future mining engineers! Are you ready to dive into the world of oil sands mining and dig into this exciting opportunity? Step into a world brimming with exciting challenges and enriching learning opportunities. We have opportunities from Mine Technology, Mine Costing and Projects, Mine Planning, Mine Operations Projects, Mine Survey, or immerse yourself in our dynamic Tailings Planning team.

Gain invaluable hands-on experience in mine engineering, honing your skills while making a real impact.

The Opportunity



JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all future mining engineers! Are you ready to dive into the world of oil sands mining and dig into this exciting opportunity? Step into a world brimming with exciting challenges and enriching learning opportunities. We have opportunities from Mine Technology, Mine Costing and Projects, Mine Planning, Mine Operations Projects, Mine Survey, or immerse yourself in our dynamic Tailings Planning team.

Gain invaluable hands-on experience in mine engineering, honing your skills while making a real impact.

Take the next step in your mining engineering journey with a company that values growth, fosters a fun working environments, teamwork and innovation!

• Job locations:
  Calgary, AB or Fort McMurray, AB – Horizon or Albian Sands
• Shift schedules:
  Various
• Term lengths: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months
• Term starts:
  January, May or September 2026
• Safety sensitive position:
  Yes

• Support mine and tailings operations through performance monitoring, design work, analyzing trends, optimizing production efficiencies
• Design work may include haul roads, earth structures, tailings storage structures and pit walls
• Assist in the budget process by collaboratively providing inputs to develop the annual mine operations budget
• Assist in different planning scenarios and design work to determine best economic path forward
• Detailed scheduling to support mine, tailings and project execution plans

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Mining, Mineral or Geological engineering is preferred (Civil engineering is also acceptable)
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Previous engineering or field experience is considered an asset
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract.
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Fort McMurray only)
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)