Mine Survey Technologist
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
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! Are you passionate about mine surveying in a world-class oil sands mining facility? We are currently seeking a Survey Technician to join our Horizon Mine Survey team. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting Mine Operations, Mine Projects, Reclamation, and Geology in their daily survey requirements.
- Job location: Horizon Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 7 X 7, 12-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 16, 2026
Key Accountabilities
- Weekly mine volume reconciliation of ore and waste in order to meet regulatory reporting requirements
- Accurate survey layout of Mine Engineering designs and structures during construction
- Monitor and as-build survey of in-pit and ex-pit structures for QA/QC
- Provide technical field survey support to Mine Operations on a daily basis
- Provide ongoing field survey support to Mine Geotechnical, Geology and Mine Projects groups.
What You Bring To The Role
- Survey Technologist or Geomatics Engineering Technologist certificate or diploma
- Five years of previous experience in oil sands mining is preferred
- Experience using Maptek survey scanners is preferred
- Excellent computer skills and data processing with PointStudio and Minesight software as well as Microsoft Office applications
- Drone operating experience/license is an asset in this role
- Class 5 driver’s license
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.
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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.
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