Field Assistant Foreman
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Listed closing date
- Experience
- 10+ years of field experience in an operational, maintenance or technical role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in executing high quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an exciting opportunity waiting for you in Grande Prairie Central District. As an Assistant Foreman, you will be responsible for safely leading a field team of ~20 people to effectively and efficiently manage operating and capital costs while maximizing current production of 32,000 Boe/d while supporting significant multi-year area development. You will be in a pivotal position to deliver on regulatory requirements and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Job location: Wembley, Alberta – Grande Prairie District
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 25, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide leadership, knowledge and direction to field staff towards Canadian Natural's Safety Management Systems
- Maximize safe well production and facility throughput by working closely with the Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, SCC Coordinator, Technical and Administration Teams to maintain runtime performance of > 97% from wellhead to sales
- Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual operating budgets while maintaining cost control for your area
- Provide leadership and supervision to field staff through on-site work planning and day-to-day direction while managing staff performance, spending >60% of time in the field
- Maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
What You Bring to the Role:
- 10+ years of field experience in an operational, maintenance or technical role
- A Production Field Operations Certificate is required
- Working knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations
- Proven team leadership experience in a supervisory or mentorship capacity with strong communication skills (proven project management skills in planning, preparations and execution)
- Graduate with Engineering Degree, Technology Diploma or Journeyman certification is preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification preferred
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of oil and gas economics
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Assistant Foreman will lead a field team of approximately 20 people to maximize safe well production and facility throughput while managing operating and capital costs. The role involves providing on-site leadership, ensuring compliance with safety systems, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 10 years of field experience in an operational, maintenance, or technical role and hold a Production Field Operations Certificate. A degree in engineering, a technology diploma, or journeyman certification is preferred, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Safety management systems
- Production optimization
- Cost control
- Budgeting
- Stakeholder management
- Operational maintenance
- Oil and gas economics
- Mentorship
- Communication skills
- Regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Company matched stock savings plan
- Annual bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health & wellness spending account
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee & family assistance program
- Online learning platforms
- Paid vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Oil and gas
- Production foreman
- Maintenance foreman
- Safety management systems
- Well production
- Facility throughput
- Operating budgets
- Cost control
- Field operations
- Engineering
- Technology diploma
- Journeyman certification
- Lean Six Sigma
- Regulatory requirements
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
- Energy industry