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! Reporting to the Superintendent of the Value Stream, you will provide direct input and assistance on all operational and maintenance issues within Bitumen Production Organization. You will work together with staff from across the organization to ensure cross functional teams associated with your business unit are aligned and creating value.Internal groups will include but not be limited Bitumen Production Operations Team, Maintenance Team, Reliability Team, Asset Integrity Team, Continuous Improvement and other business areas to maximize production and lower operating costs. This position has no direct reports and will provide direct input to Shift Team Lead (STL) and Maintenance related to Operations goal setting and performance evaluations.

Location & Schedule

Job location: Albian Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7x7, 12-hour shift

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: September 24, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Work closely with the Operations Superintendent and STL’s in the areas of plant efficiency, safety, training, and in particular daily plant operations and production and is the main point of contact for all support groups such as reliability, major projects, process engineering, continuous improvement, sustaining capital

Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of all aspects of the operation and a thorough understanding of the processes within the business unit

Responsible for seasonal planning to ensure winterization and de-winterization is followed in a timely fashion and able to recognize and resolve issues or lapses in the operation organization and Mentor and consult with STL in order to drive consistency throughout the four shifts as well as the entirety of the business units





Attend and lead BUT meetings and contribute to other information gatherings including production planning, operational status and maintenance planning/scheduling meetings

Evaluate compliance of Operational Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis, and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and Coordinate Standar Operating Procedures (SOP) updating and also care and control of area fire inspection, leveraging audits completed by Operators

Provide input into plant optimization initiatives and asset expansions at Albian. Conduct weekly field tours focused on safety, problem identification and resolution, and housekeeping. Establish strong working relationships with peers by maintaining a visible presence in the field, at meetings, and during regular discussions.

Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural as well as legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring To The Role

5+ years of experience with Plant Operations or similar type of facilities

Supervisory experience and/or technical training (technology diploma) would be considered an asset, high school diploma required as a minimum

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LSS knowledge

Ability to influence and guide team members in achieving a common goal by working together and team player with excellent communication skills

Set the standard for integrity, safety, and leadership

Exceptional problem-solving skills and technical ability to complete obligations in a timely manner

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to make timely business-related decisions





Ability to prioritize work while recognizing the need for doing thorough and complete work

Possess a self-motivated drive to do what is right for the company and demonstrate commitment to the company's corporate mission

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

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

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

Other Information 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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📌 Operations Coordinator - Albian Operations, Bitumen Production (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
📍 Fort Chipewyan