Government Relations Student

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!

As the Government Relations student, you will work with teams throughout our organization to ensure that government relations deliverables are carried out successfully. Working in the head office of this world-class company offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations as the position plays an important part in Canadian Natural’s efforts to engage and advocate on important regulatory and public policy issues. 

• Term length: 4 months
• Term start: May 2025
• Job location: Calgary, AB - Head Office
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2 - 8 hours (Monday - Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: No

Key Accountabilities:

• Review and research public policy, regulatory and legislative issues which may impact Canadian Natural’s operations 
• Help identify and evaluate advocacy and engagement opportunities that fit within Canadian Natural’s government relations strategy
• Work with internal regulatory team to identify and highlight policy and regulatory initiatives which may impact Canadian Natural
• Develop materials to assist with advocacy and engagement
• Filing - updating and maintenance of Government Relations files
• Research - research and preparation of memo’s and other briefing notes detailing policy or other government regulation or legislation
• Support the team with preparing advocacy materials, including power-point presentations, spreadsheets, and word documents
• Manage team portfolios for vacation coverage

 What You Bring to The Role:

Students studying in the fields of Public Policy, Political Science or related disciplines.

What We Offer:

• 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