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! We are currently seeking a passionate Engineer to join our Albian Mine Tailings team. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in evaluating, developing, and executing projects. You will work closely with cross functional engineering teams, Mine and Tailings Operations, and other key stakeholders. In this role, you will help develop detailed project scopes, prepare cost estimates, review drawing packages, and coordinate the execution of tailings-related projects.
Your contributions will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of a world class mining facility, all while upholding Canadian Natural’s Core Value of Safety Excellence.
Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands
Shift schedule: 4x3, Monday to Thursday, 10-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: October 27, 2026
Key Accountabilities: Understand and develop mine and tailings plans and actively contribute to strategy development
Coordinate mine tailings projects to support operations, delivering results on time and on budget
Build strong working relationships across operations, technical services, and project teams to facilitate alignment and timely decision-making
Proactively assess and refine existing project scopes to improve safety, cost, schedule, and operability outcomes, advancing viable opportunities into the short-range project execution scope
Complete front‑end engineering work on key infrastructure projects,



including recent tailings cells, barge and dredge relocations/replacements, fluid transfer systems, and related assets
Develop project execution schedules, identifying resource requirements and constraints in line with long-range planning objectives
Translate technical data, model outputs, and planning scenarios into clear, actionable insights, supporting effective communication of trade-offs, risks, and opportunities
What You Bring to the Role: Engineering degree with preference for mining or civil background
P.Eng APEGA registration (or eligibility to register)
Experience in Mine Tailings (relevant oil sand experience considered an asset)
Strong project management skills, including budgeting, costing, scheduling, organization, planning, and reporting
Proficient with engineering design, mine planning, or drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vulcan, Muk3D)
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to drive work through completion, remove obstacles, and hold both themselves and project stakeholders accountable for commitments
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) without restrictions
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 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!

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📌 Mine Tailings Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Natural
📍 Alberta