Turnaround Planning Student
Posted 17 Aug 2026
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- Visa sponsorship
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Field of studyComputer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
The Opportunity:
Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!
Our Horizon Oil Sands site is a world-class asset offering countless opportunities to advance your career. Comprised of surface oil sands mining and bitumen processing and upgrading facilities, this vast project offers challenging opportunities in an environment where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. Apply your abilities using industry-leading technologies and contribute to the success of the Horizon and Albian Oil Sands operations.
- Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands Site
- Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day (Monday – Thursday)
- Term length: 8 and 16 months
- Term start: January and May 2027
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist the Upgrading and Utilities Engineering Team in activities relating to Turnaround Planning support
- Understand Turnaround Scope Management Processes utilizing the Scope Management Module (Access Database)
- MS Access Skills
- Database Design & Development – Structure databases, define relationships and implement normalization for efficiency
- Advanced Access Development – Build forms, queries, reports, and macros to enhance database functionality
- VBA Programming – Automate processes, develop user-friendly interfaces, and ensure smooth execution with error handling
- SQL Query Optimization – Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries for data manipulation and reporting
- Database Troubleshooting & Optimization – Identify and resolve performance issues, debug errors, and maintain data integrity
- Collaboration & Documentation – Work with stakeholders, document processes, and provide training for efficient database use
- MS Excel Skills
- Data Management & Reporting – Organize, analyze, and visualize data using advanced formulas, PivotTables, and dashboards
- VBA & Macro Automation – Automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and enhance efficiency with custom scripts
- Power Query & Data Modeling – Perform Extract, Transform, Load processing, create data models with Power Pivot, and use DAX for advanced analysis