Field Lead 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! As a Field Lead Operator in the Wapiti Field, you will spend the bulk of your time in the field working in a dynamic environment as a key member of a cross-functional team and with continuous adherence to Canadian Natural’s Mission Statement. This exciting, fast-paced area consists of mature oil and gas properties and new gas developments that are located South of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office.

Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off - 10 hours per shift

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility

Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members

Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 98%

Utilize Continues Improvement techniques and process to support the area safety, production, financial and environmental targets

Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, resolve operational problems

Provide local supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman or Assistant Foreman

What You Bring to the Role

High school diploma/GED is required

7+ years of oil & gas industry experience

GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson certificate or a Technology diploma

Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset

Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance

Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training & teaching best practices

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

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.