Advisor, HR Business at Canadian Natural Resources Limited

The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy a challenging fast-paced atmosphere where each day you will learn something new and different? In our environment that is continuously changing and improving, as the successful candidate, you will strive to provide exceptional service for business units by being self-motivated, hands on, and a strong team player. This position will provide you with an opportunity to work with different departments to understand and respond to their needs, ensure the right application of laws, and corporate policies, rules and regulations, principles and processes, and support the optimization of performance management, retention, and employee engagement. During the first year in this role, you will primarily focus on data management duties, including data analysis, to develop essential skills and understanding of our organization, before progressing to client-facing responsibilities.

Are you known for your:

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Time management abilities, effective organizing and prioritizing skill to meet deadlines and deliver high- quality work in a timely manner
• Ability to engage and influence others, and not afraid to support an unpopular decision
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor in demanding situations
• Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to tackle change head-on

If so, you may be our next HR Business Advisor!

• Job location: Oil Sands – site based - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 4 x 3 (Monday to Thursday), 10-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 11, 2025

As this role supports safety sensitive 24-hour Operations, the HR Business Advisor will be required to have flexible working hours while on site to support business needs. This includes acting as the emergency on-call HR contact on a rotational basis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across the organization and within the HR team
• Provide transactional support to Business Unit leadership for all HR related matters
• Update, process and maintain HR systems to reflect accurate employee data; and provide data and reports to leadership as requested
• Coach and advise business unit leadership on the application and interpretation of company policies, programs, guidelines, and legal compliance, including:
  • Alcohol & Drug Policy
  • Performance Management
  • Progressive Discipline
• Conduct, follow-up on complaints and/or investigations, and provide recommendations on the path forward, as well as consult with other HR team members to ensure the application of consistent practices
• Coordinate with members of other HR teams to identify organizational and business issues/requirements and collaborate in multi-disciplinary project work to support effective delivery of HR services to the business

What you Bring to the Role:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or a related field and 3+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPHR is considered an asset
• Ability to recognize and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of workplace investigations
• Respect for confidential matters and awareness of all applicable Provincial and Federal legislations
• Evaluate and align your work objectives with the team and/or business unit goals
• Ability to communicate professionally and concisely (verbal, written and body language)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.