Drilling Technician Student - #233153
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time
The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals?
Build on your classroom knowledge through working with and learning from experienced industry professionals at one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and doing it right!
If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.
About Us
Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
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 Student Testimonials !
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals?
Build on your classroom knowledge through working with and learning from experienced industry professionals at one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and doing it right!
- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
- Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
- Term length: 4 months
- Term starts: May 2027
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Entry-level drilling operations support role focused on regulatory compliance, well licensing, drilling reporting, and exposure to industry software used by drilling teams.
- Support the Drill Tech team through Understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) requirements and directives, particularly:
- Directive 056 (Energy Development Applications and Schedules)
- Directive 008 (Surface Casing Depth Requirements)
- Directive 059 (Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements)
- Acquire hands-on experience with several widely used industry software programs including Wellview, Accumap, Power BI and Tableau
- Gain exposure to all aspects of Drilling including reporting including Well Licensing, Well License Amendments, Concurrent Ops Plan, AFE’s, Daily Drilling Reports, As Drilled Survey, Off set reviews, E-filing, End of well Submissions
- Currently enrolled in either the Bachelor of Applied Technology - Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT
- Attention to detail, organized, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
- Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.
About Us
Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
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 Student Testimonials !
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