Engineering degree, preferably in mining or civil engineering
P.Eng APEGA registration or eligibility to register
Experience in Mine Tailings; oil sands experience is a plus
Strong project management skills in budgeting, costing, scheduling, and planning
Proficient in engineering design and mine planning software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
Results-oriented with a focus on accountability and completion
Valid Class 5 driver's license without restrictions
Responsibilities
Develop and refine mine and tailings plans, contributing to strategic initiatives
Coordinate and manage mine tailings projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery
Foster strong relationships across operations and project teams for effective collaboration
Assess and enhance project scopes to improve safety, cost, and schedule outcomes
Complete front-end engineering for key infrastructure projects, including tailings cells and fluid transfer systems
Create project execution schedules, identifying resource needs and constraints
Translate technical data into actionable insights for effective communication of risks and opportunities
Benefits
100% employer-paid extended health, dental, and vision benefits
Potential for relocation assistance under company policy
Eligibility for additional premiums
Company-sponsored fly-in/fly-out travel from Calgary or Edmonton
Access to first-class camp facilities
Health & wellness spending account
Opportunities for community volunteering
Employee & family assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity:
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 safe, 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
