HR Generalist Student - Oil Sands

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? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!

Working in a challenging, high volume, fast-paced environment, the HR Generalist Student will work closely with the HR Business Advisors (HRBA’s), HR Analysts and Business Units to provide support to the Client Services team. Our company culture fosters a fun working environment, development of meaningful relationships and continuous learning. Building on classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your skills while working with mentors to kick-start a successful career in Human Resources.

Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Oil Sands Site

Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday – Thursday) 

Term lengths: 8 months or 12 months

Term start: January 2027

Safety sensitive position: Yes

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:

Create and process complete and accurate Assignment Change Form (ACF) packages, including resignations, transfers, progressions, leaves of absence, general employee changes etc.

Create and complete routine HR forms and letters 

Complete people and position data audits within HR Central

Coordinate and complete projects on behalf of the HRBA’s/department

Assist in the roll out of HR Company initiatives

Complete ad-hoc reporting as required

What You Bring to The Role:

Currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year of a degree or diploma program in Human Resources

Respect for confidentiality and discretion

Outstanding organizational skills

Energetic, positive attitude and optimistic outlook

Attention to detail, accuracy and proficient proofreading skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about 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.