Mine Tailings Engineer (Fort Chipewyan)

Mine Tailings Engineer (Fort Chipewyan)

23 Oct
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Canadian Natural
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Fort Chipewyan

23 Oct

Canadian Natural

Fort Chipewyan

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 secure, 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 new 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!

📌 Mine Tailings Engineer (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Canadian Natural
📍 Fort Chipewyan

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