The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.
Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Supply Management Professional, you'll be responsible for managing and negotiating supply chain contracts within the energy sector, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and legal teams to define sourcing strategies, optimize contract terms, mitigate risks, and drive cost efficiencies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to operations across Canada while developing your expertise in energy procurement and contract management.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: June 28, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Support the planning, execution, and closeout of sustaining capital projects in alignment with business and operational priorities
- Coordinate with engineering, construction teams, suppliers, and vendors to enable timely and cost‑effective delivery
- Manage projects with progressively defined scopes, collaborating with engineering, operations, and construction to refine scope and execution strategies as work advances
- Support procurement and contracting activities, including scope definition, commercial alignment, and coordination of contractor deliverables with execution timelines
- Apply a strong understanding of cost drivers, labour productivity, fabrication and construction variables to support effective agreement negotiation, cost control, and change‑order evaluation
- Track and manage costs, forecasts, schedules, and changes, monitoring project performance and supporting risk identification and mitigation where scope or execution evolves
- Support governance, documentation, and reporting, while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and execution efficiencies
What You Bring to the Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized university
- 8+ years of progressive experience in contracts management, procurement, or supply chain within the energy sector or a related industry
- Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts across sustaining and project work, supported by hands‑on experience within capital project execution environments and strong knowledge of contract law and Canadian energy industry regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on risk mitigation and cost optimization
- Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
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.
