Data Scientist Specialist

We are seeking a motivated candidate to join a fast‑paced team for Horizon U2 – Controls Systems business unit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a safe, environmentally responsible team across a diverse asset base, while developing a strong technical foundation early in your career.

• Job location: Horizon Oilsands Site – Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

• Develop and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical models to support operational monitoring, production optimisation, and business decision‑making.
• Analyze operational, maintenance, and process data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities while ensuring data quality and validating assumptions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and business teams to understand problems, define data requirements, and deliver practical analytics solutions.
• Support development of predictive and descriptive models for equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, forecasting and planning use cases.
• Translate complex data analysis and model outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with data governance, documentation, regulatory compliance, and participate in field or site engagements to better understand assets, operations, and data sources.

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, analytics, or data science.
• Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis, cleaning, and modelling.
• Familiarity with data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Understanding of basic statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience or interest in oil and gas operations, production, process engineering, or industrial data environments is an asset.
• Exposure to cloud, version control, or data engineering tools is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent may be considered an asset depending on site requirements.

• 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.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorisation to work in Canada with no restrictions.