JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
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! Are you passionate about mine surveying in a world-class oil sands mining facility? We are currently seeking a Survey Technician to join our Horizon Mine Survey team. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting Mine Operations, Mine Projects, Reclamation, and Geology in their daily survey requirements.

Job location: Horizon Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7 X 7, 12-hour shifts

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: August 16, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Weekly mine volume reconciliation of ore and waste in order to meet regulatory reporting requirements

Accurate survey layout of Mine Engineering designs and structures during construction

Monitor and as-build survey of in-pit and ex-pit structures for QA/QC

Provide technical field survey support to Mine Operations on a daily basis

Provide ongoing field survey support to Mine Geotechnical, Geology and Mine Projects groups.

What You Bring To The Role

Survey Technologist or Geomatics Engineering Technologist certificate or diploma

Five years of previous experience in oil sands mining is preferred

Experience using Maptek survey scanners is preferred

Excellent computer skills and data processing with PointStudio and Minesight software as well as Microsoft Office applications

Drone operating experience/license is an asset in this role

Class 5 driver’s license





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 premiumsCompany 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:
We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:
Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Advantages:
We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:
Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

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

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Mine Survey Technologist (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
📍 Alberta