About The Role

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. In the Commercial Operations group, you’ll play a key part in the value chain and lifecycle management of various commercial and joint venture agreements, partnering closely across business units including production, operations, accounting and legal, to ensure delivery of maximum value while aligning contractual obligations and internal processes and pursuing continuous improvement opportunities. Job location: Calgary, Alberta Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts Safety sensitive: No Application deadline : September 13, 2026 Key Accountabilities: Support commercial opportunities to drive value and efficiency: Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate and enable growth initiatives such as new partnerships, infrastructure optimization, third-party opportunities and drive continuous improvement projects Be a trusted point of contact : Support stakeholders across commercial, operations, accounting, and external partners to provide timely, solution-oriented guidance Own the agreement lifecycle: Negotiate, draft, review, and maintain a range of joint venture and commercial agreements, ensuring terms are clear, practical, and aligned with evolving business needs and optimize value for Canadian Natural Ensure data integrity and insights: Maintain accurate contract and operational data within internal systems, and use available technology to enable informed decision-making, analysis, and reporting Translate complexity into clarity: Summarize and communicate negotiation outcomes and contractual terms to cross-functional teams, ensure shared understanding and smooth execution across the business What You Bring to the Role: A highly driven commercial professional with strong energy and ownership, capable of identifying and delivering value-creating opportunities in complex environments Brings sharp commercial acumen to translate insights into actionable strategies and tangible results Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, align diverse stakeholders, and navigate ambiguity Skilled in resolving problems and managing difficult conversations with clarity and professionalism, ensuring issues are addressed constructively and outcomes are achieved Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the communication skills required to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or an energy related technical discipline Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in joint venture, commercial, operations, or a related role within the Canadian energy industry Experience in financial and economic modelling, decision analysis and business development is considered beneficial Proficiency with digital tools to manage information and support decision-making 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!