Environmental Regulatory 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? Working in the head office of this world class company offers countless opportunities to advance your regulatory and environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued.

As the Environmental Regulatory Student, you will assist thermal and conventional operations with the coordination of information from project team members and consultants for the preparation of applications/authorization/plans and support regulatory advocacy efforts on proposed regulatory change and application issue management. Additionally, you will assist with the preparation of project information for presentation to local stakeholders and regulators. 

Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office

Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday) 

Term length: 4 months

Term start: May 2027

Safety sensitive position: No

Application deadline: This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist Regulatory and Environmental Coordinators in the preparation of regulatory submissions for amendments, authorizations, notifications for assets

Support in data compilation, statistical analysis for annual/quarterly reports, or applications

Help with the preparation of reports and documentation to regulatory agencies to fulfill Indigenous consultation and engagement requirements for regulatory applications

Assist operations and regulatory/environmental staff in managing project commitments for specific assets

Support tracking of approval conditions to ensure on-going regulatory compliance utilizing a software solution

Assist with the monitoring of regulatory publications and review of project decisions (e.g. approvals and court decisions) on a regular basis to keep department apprised of new requirements and changes to applicable regulatory requirements

Support preparation for advocacy efforts related to proposed regulatory change and application issues

What You Bring to The Role:

Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a recognized Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Law and Society, or related program

Attention to detail, organized, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Paid time off during summer Fridays in July and August

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

Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

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

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.