Top Benefits
About the role
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 Planner/Scheduler, reporting to the Planning lead, you will provide project management support to the Thermal and Conventional business unit. In this role, you will proactively plan capital projects by developing and maintaining the project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, tracking and reporting project performance, and proactively provide planning solutions.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop summary and detailed level schedules for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phases of the project using scheduling software - Primavera
- Validate and ensure that schedule logics, activity durations, resource loading, float values, and critical path are sound and realistic
- Provide progress and schedule updates with thorough analysis on a regular basis; Work closely with the project team and keep them aware of project progress, schedule performance values, look-ahead, variances/ delays, schedule critical path, and near-critical activities
- Work with supply management and vendors to track purchase orders and contracts; working with engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors to update schedules and progress on a regular basis
- Coordinate with contractors to set up the Earned Value based progress system and progress reporting
What You Bring to the Role:
- 2-5 years of Planning/ Scheduling experience managing capital projects in oil and gas industry
- Working experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management is preferred
- Planning/ Scheduling certification (PSP, PMI-SP, or others) is considered an asset
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 [https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf] to learn more about what we have to offer!
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers [https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL]!
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.
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Top Benefits
About the role
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 Planner/Scheduler, reporting to the Planning lead, you will provide project management support to the Thermal and Conventional business unit. In this role, you will proactively plan capital projects by developing and maintaining the project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, tracking and reporting project performance, and proactively provide planning solutions.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop summary and detailed level schedules for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phases of the project using scheduling software - Primavera
- Validate and ensure that schedule logics, activity durations, resource loading, float values, and critical path are sound and realistic
- Provide progress and schedule updates with thorough analysis on a regular basis; Work closely with the project team and keep them aware of project progress, schedule performance values, look-ahead, variances/ delays, schedule critical path, and near-critical activities
- Work with supply management and vendors to track purchase orders and contracts; working with engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors to update schedules and progress on a regular basis
- Coordinate with contractors to set up the Earned Value based progress system and progress reporting
What You Bring to the Role:
- 2-5 years of Planning/ Scheduling experience managing capital projects in oil and gas industry
- Working experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management is preferred
- Planning/ Scheduling certification (PSP, PMI-SP, or others) is considered an asset
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 [https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf] to learn more about what we have to offer!
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers [https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL]!
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.