Short Range Mine Planning Engineer-in-Training
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. We are currently looking for an EIT to join our Albian Short Range Mine Engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to display your proficiency by supporting the development, optimization, and execution of integrated mine plans. The successful candidate will collaborate with mine operations, mine maintenance, process engineering, and technical teams to implement mine execution strategies. Safety is a core value within Canadian Natural and we are looking for an individual that prescribes to those values.
Requirements
- Degree in Mining Engineering
- Registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA as a P. Eng
- 0-3 years of experience in open-pit mining, preferably in oil sands
- Skilled in mine planning software (Vulcan, Deswik, CAD software)
- Proficient in MS Excel and other office tools
- Class 5 driver’s license with no known driving limitations
- All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize daily and two‑week mine plans to guide ore production, waste mining, dyke and dump construction, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations
- Design shovel mining surfaces and pit walls based on geological models to support optimal execution
- Communicate mine plans and strategies to align operations, technical teams, and stakeholders
- Provide project support including plans for haul roads, dewatering, and aggregate sourcing
- Monitor mining activities, conduct field tours and daily meetings, and provide continuous feedback to ensure plan adherence
- Collaborate with broad group of stakeholders across mine technical groups, plant production, maintenance, projects, regulatory and environment teams
- Review and report on key mine performance metrics
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
