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Lead Operator

Grande Prairie, AB
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Employer-paid extended health, dental, vision benefits
Health & wellness spending account
Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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.

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in the field and is seeking an opportunity to grow with a company that values operational excellence and innovation? If you’re a self-starter with a strong track record of high-quality execution, we want to hear from you!

As a Lead Operator in the Gold Creek Field, you will spend most of your time in the field as a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team, upholding Canadian Natural’s mission and values. Located south of Grande Prairie, Alberta, this fast-paced area produces approximately 30,000 BOE/d and supports significant multi-year development. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work across functions, including Safety, Integrity, Environmental, and various Engineering disciplines, and to be a catalyst for continuous improvement.

  • Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta *

  • Shift schedule: 8 x 6, 10 hours per shift

  • Safety sensitive position: Yes

  • Application deadline : June 10, 2026

  • Please note, the successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie area.

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 processes 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:

  • 7+ years of oil and gas industry experience
  • Minimum grade 12/GED and GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson Certificate or a Technology diploma
  • 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 and 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
  • 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!

About Canadian Natural

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