Surface Landman - Thermal

The Opportunity: 

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. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for a driven, motivated professional with a strong work ethic to join the Surface Land team in the Thermal area. This role requires sound judgement and strong negotiation skills, as you will be responsible for a broad portfolio including surface rights acquisition, as well as community and government relations and consultation. You will have the exciting opportunity to highlight your superior communication skills as you represent Canadian Natural at community, industry committee and government meetings. As a highly organized individual, you will find significant potential for career growth and progressive autonomy in this role as you add value to the team while learning and building your Landman skillset.

• Job location: St. Albert or Bonnyville, Alberta (Thermal Operations NE Alberta)
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: July 8, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and manage land access for well sites, pipelines and facilities
• Coordinate and conduct Indigenous consultation 
• Develop positive working relationships with Indigenous communities near our operations
• Work with Geophysical Operations on community consultation and government permits
• Coordinate and manage positive relations with all stakeholders, including managing participant involvement and public consultation programs
• Provide direction to Land, Survey and Environmental companies

What You Bring to the Role: 

• Minimum 5 years of direct or related experience with relevant post-secondary education
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies, programs and activities would be an asset
• Alberta Land Agent Licence
• Commissioner for Oaths
• Vast knowledge of crown land acquisition and Alberta’s Water Act

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.

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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.