Mining Hydrogeologist at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

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 a Mining Hydrogeologist, you will support safe, compliant, and effective production at the Albian Oil Sands Project by assisting in the delivery of field hydrogeological monitoring, characterization, and reporting.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule:
• 4x3,10-hour shifts
• 7x7,12-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: June 23, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, Tailings Engineering, Environment, and Regulatory teams
• Perform hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, aquifer testing/hydraulic conductivity testing
• Perform contractor coordination, scheduling and management duties
• Perform hydrogeological site characterization, data analysis, and reporting on monthly, quarterly or annual basis to internal and external stakeholders
• Design and optimize mine depressurization and monitoring well networks, and develop groundwater and surface water sampling plans for field execution
• Support technical reviews and presentations to stakeholders

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or Geological Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in Physical/Contaminant Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering or similar field
• Registration (or eligibility to register) with APEGA as P.Geo. or P.Eng.
• Please note that GIT or EIT with highly relevant work experience will be considered
• Highly motivated individual with good communication/networking skills
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience conducting hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, contactor coordination, scheduling and management
• Experience/familiarity with some or all the following industry tools will be considered an asset: Aqtesolv, Surfer, GIS, AcQuire, or similar software
• Familiarity with oil sands region hydrogeology will be considered an asset
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (or higher) with a clean record

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!

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.

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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.