Hybrid Tailings Engineer chez Canadian Natural Resources Limited

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level at a world-class mining facility? We’re seeking a motivated and innovative Tailings Engineer to join our Horizon Tailings Engineering team! 

In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of sustainable tailings management. Reporting to the Tailings Lead, you’ll contribute to the evaluation, development, and execution of tailings plans while ensuring regulatory and operational compliance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canadian Natural, including Tailings Operations, Process Engineering, Mine Maintenance and Mining Technical Services to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency. 

This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, tackle complex engineering challenges, and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta* 
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts, (Monday – Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: August 24, 2025

*Note: Possible future assignments to Horizon Oil Sands, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, plan and execute tailings projects aligned with 3-month, 18-month and long‑range tailings plans to support safe, reliable and cost-effective operations
• Apply engineering principles and experience with relevant mine planning software in the development of tailings plans, reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Tailings Operations, Tailings Sustaining Capital, Bitumen Production, Mine Planning, Mine Operations, Mine Maintenance and Geotech/Geology to ensure plan integration and optimization
• Maintain, update and validate the tailings mass balance model to ensure accurate volume tracking, deposition forecasting, and compliance with tailings regulations
• Support tailings deposition, water management and reclamation modelling, including consolidation and seepage analysis
• Provide technical support and planning coverage for the tailings pond investigation drill programs

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Engineering
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA is required
• All levels of experience will be considered, with preference given to candidates with knowledge of oil sands tailings operations, tailings planning, project design, project budgeting and cost analyses
• Experience with tailings planning software preferred; Hexagon MineSight or Maptek Vulcan, Minebridge Muk3D
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer:

• 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
• 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer! 

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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.

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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.