Mineral Land 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!

The Mineral Land Department at Canadian Natural is responsible for the acquisition, disposition and ongoing maintenance of the Companies subsurface assets (mineral rights).  As the Mineral Land Negotiations Student, you will be working alongside our team of negotiators who are the business representatives that manage the subsurface assets for distinct geographic exploration areas at Canadian Natural. 

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

Key Accountabilities and Learnings:

• Learn about the various functions and roles within a Mineral Land department including Negotiations, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Lease and Contracts Administration 
• Develop an understanding of the key functions on our Exploration Teams including Negotiations, Exploration (Geology and Geophysics), Exploitation (Engineering) and Production (Engineering)
• Aid Negotiators in the formulation and implementation of business strategies related to the acquisition and disposition of subsurface assets
• Obtain exposure to the competitive subsurface Landsale process including posting strategies, business analysis of historical landsale information 
• Management of mineral expiries by conducting a business analysis of Canadian Natural and competitor subsurface ownership

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Business Degree Program or a related post-secondary education degree program. Finance, accounting, general business/management preferred but not required
• Experience with mapping systems and/or land systems is considered an asset but not necessary 

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