Engineering Technologist/Data Scientist

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! You will work on a team developing and implementing data-based tools and solutions with the goal of improving productivity and/or profitability of our Conventional assets.  This role provides technical support for the Production and Exploitation Engineering teams to maximize value from conventional fields and optimizing assets.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hours/day
  • Travel to field to interact with Operations may be occasionally required 
• Application deadline: March 6, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify opportunities to optimize data processes and work together with asset teams to develop solutions for analysis
• Analyze current workflows to identify opportunities to increase efficiencies through various data sources to provide accurate information
• Work with teams to integrate data systems and champion a more consistent approach to data management amongst all areas
• Use database and programming tools such as SQL, Python and AI tools to develop solutions to improve data quality and integrate across various applications within Exploitation & Production
• Convert ideas into functional and value adding solution through the use of technology
• Develop, support and maintain performance optimization and visualization tools using Tableau, PowerBI, and Excel
• Support regulatory applications, tracking, and responses for area-based projects, including regulatory submissions and documentation, understanding of AER & MER directives, compliance tracking, and data management (AER, MER, DDS, IRIS)
• Set up and manage systems to collect and track production, new well performance, drilling, workover activity and GHG emissions

What You Bring to the Role:

• Typically, 2 or more years of industry experience with a post-secondary diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent
  • Practical application of visualization tools is the strongest prerequisite
  • Experience in Tableau, Power BI,  Microsoft Access, Knime, PI Systems
• Capable of independent work and progressing tasks to completion
• Demonstrated self-motivation, exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, and a methodical approach to tackling complex challenges
• Effective communication of engineering-specific ideas and the ability to extract, transform, and structure data to meet the requirements of engineering, technical, and managerial audiences
• Familiar with database access and queries, programming (Python, VBA, SQL) and process streamlining, with willingness to learn new tools and concepts 
• Familiar with oil and gas production, exploitation, exploration processes

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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.

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.