Dewatering Operator

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! Dewatering Operators are valuable members of the Mine Operations Projects Department and report to the Shift Team Lead to support and implement Dewatering goals by safely operating heavy equipment and completing tasks to execute Operations’ objectives.

• Job location: Albian Mine - Fort McMurray, Alberta 
• Shift schedule:  7 x 7, 12-hour shift , rotating days and nights 
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 16, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for safe execution of varied work scopes including but not limited to, dewatering pump set up/removal, HDPE fusing, installing HDPE line above and below ground, ditch and sump construction, monitoring water discharge to environment, fueling, pump checks, and basic troubleshooting of 4”-12” dewatering pumps
• Ability to complete groundwork and physical tasks, including bolting pipe, fusing, pressure washing, using a chain saw, and rolling out lay flats, which often requires kneeling, bending, and repetitively manually lifting materials/tools weighing up to 50lbs 
• Operate powered hand tools, often multiple tools at one time e.g. impact gun with wrench
• Responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment in a safe, steady, and reliable manner, including mounting and dismounting vehicles with 3-point contact
  • Loaders (CAT 980, 938K, 988)
  • Bronto
  • Acela 
  • Dozer (D6, D8, D10, D11)
  • Grader (24H/M, 16 H/M)
  • Excavator (Hitachi EX 870/470)
• Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural Resources Limited including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA’s, Hazard ID’s and WSO’s
• Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring to the Role:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50lbs
• 2+ years’ experience in a mining/oil sands environment
• Previous dewatering experience considered an asset
• Previous trenching/pipeline work considered an asset
• Previous exposure to HDPE pipeline handling considered an asset

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.