Data Scientist Specialist
About The Position
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! We are seeking a motivated candidate to join a fast-paced team for Horizon U2 – Controls Systems business unit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a safe, environmentally responsible team across a diverse asset base, while developing a strong technical foundation early in your career. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!
Requirements
- Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, analytics, or data science
- Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis, cleaning, and modeling
- Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- Understanding of basic statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate findings clearly
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in oil and gas operations, production, process engineering, or industrial data environments is an asset
- Exposure to cloud, version control, or data engineering tools is an asset
- Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent may be considered an asset depending on site requirements
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical models to support operational monitoring, production optimization, and business decision-making
- Analyze operational, maintenance, and process data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities while ensuring data quality and validating assumptions
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and business teams to understand problems, define data requirements, and deliver practical analytics solutions
- Support development of predictive and descriptive models for equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, forecasting and planning use cases
- Translate complex data analysis and model outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with data governance, documentation, regulatory compliance, and participate in field or site engagements to better understand assets, operations, and data sources
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
