Data Scientist Specialist

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 seeking a motivated candidate to join a fast-paced team for Horizon U2 – Controls Systems business unit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safe, environmentally responsible team across a diverse asset base, while developing a strong technical foundation early in your career. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

• Job location: Horizon Oilsands Site – Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 4x3, Monday - Thursday
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: 11June 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical models to support operational monitoring, production optimization, and business decision-making
• Analyze operational, maintenance, and process data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities while ensuring data quality and validating assumptions
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and business teams to understand problems, define data requirements, and deliver practical analytics solutions
• Support development of predictive and descriptive models for equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, forecasting and planning use cases
• Translate complex data analysis and model outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with data governance, documentation, regulatory compliance, and participate in field or site engagements to better understand assets, operations, and data sources

What You Bring To The Role

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, analytics, or data science
• Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis, cleaning, and modeling
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Understanding of basic statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate findings clearly
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience or interest in oil and gas operations, production, process engineering, or industrial data environments is an asset
• Exposure to cloud, version control, or data engineering tools is an asset
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent may be considered an asset depending on site requirements

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
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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

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.

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.