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

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! As the Operations Specialist, you will be in a pivotal position to mentor and coach a team responsible for steam generation, oil production, water treatment and field operations. You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of stakeholders by working both in the field and in the office.

Your guidance, expertise, and drive for continuous improvement will contribute to the optimization of safe and reliable production and will assist you and your team in troubleshooting day-to-day operational problems or emergencies.

- Job location: Jackfish Operations - Lac la Biche, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 4 x 3, 10-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Working with the operations team, driving initiatives and projects that support facility RAM, safety, energy efficiency and operating cost reduction
- Understand facility downtime drivers and pursue improvements with operations and maintenance staff. Provide support, troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
- Define the scope and execution plans for MOC’s, major projects and facility turnarounds
- Work with third party vendors managing facility chemistry, trials, fluid disposal and handling




- Through coaching & mentoring, promote a facts and data driven culture through utilization of the Field Improvement Techniques (FIT)
- Liaise with production and facility engineering staff on a regular basis while providing input into development, scope and project design as necessary

What You Bring To The Role

- Minimum 5 years of production or field related experience
- 1 st Class Power Engineering certificate with ABSA; consideration may be made for 2 nd Class Power Engineers showing significant progress toward their 1 st Class
- Certification in Yellow Belt training
- Familiar with ABB distributed control system and fluent in Pi vision, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
- Knowledge and experience with plant or production processes such as high-pressure steam generation, oil treating, water treatment, pipelines, pad facilities and downhole pumps is considered an asset
- A hands-on management style that promotes our Lean Six Sigma/4DX culture, ability to communicate clearing within a dynamic workplace and deliver solutions to problems

What We Offer

- Market-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
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program

Compensation & Benefits

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 Benefits

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.

📌 Thermal Operations Specialist (Lac la Biche)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
📍 Lac la Biche