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
Make your mark while you grow your career! Dewatering Operators are valuable members of the Mine Operations Projects Department and report to the Shift Team Lead to support and implement Dewatering goals by safely operating heavy equipment and completing tasks to execute Operations’ objectives.

Job location: Albian Mine - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift , rotating days and nights

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: November 16, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for secure execution of varied work scopes including but not limited to, dewatering pump set up/removal, HDPE fusing, installing HDPE line above and below ground, ditch and sump construction, monitoring water discharge to environment, fueling, pump checks, and basic troubleshooting of 4”-12” dewatering pumps

Ability to complete groundwork and physical tasks, including bolting pipe, fusing, pressure washing, using a chain saw, and rolling out lay flats, which often requires kneeling, bending, and repetitively manually lifting materials/tools weighing up to 50lbs

Operate powered hand tools, often multiple tools at one time e.g. impact gun with wrench

Responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment in a safe, steady, and reliable manner, including mounting and dismounting vehicles with 3-point contact

Loaders (CAT 980, 938K, 988)

Bronto

Acela

Dozer (D6, D8, D10, D11)





Grader (24H/M, 16 H/M)

Excavator (Hitachi EX 870/470)

Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural Resources Limited including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA’s, Hazard ID’s and WSO’s

Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring To The Role

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50lbs

2+ years’ experience in a mining/oil sands environment

Previous dewatering experience considered an asset

Previous trenching/pipeline work considered an asset

Previous exposure to HDPE pipeline handling considered an asset

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!

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.

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📌 Equipment Operator (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
📍 Alberta