Data Scientist Specialist
Skills
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!
We are seeking a motivated candidate to join a fast-paced team for Horizon U2 – Controls Systems business unit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safe, environmentally responsible team across a diverse asset base, while developing a strong technical foundation early in your career. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!
Job location: Horizon Oilsands Site – Fort McMurray, Alberta
Shift schedule: 4x3, Monday - Thursday
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline : 11 June 2026
Key Accountabilities:
Develop and maintain data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical models to support operational monitoring, production optimization, and business decision-making
Analyze operational, maintenance, and process data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities while ensuring data quality and validating assumptions
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and business teams to understand problems, define data requirements, and deliver practical analytics solutions
Support development of predictive and descriptive models for equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, forecasting and planning use cases
Translate complex data analysis and model outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with data governance, documentation, regulatory compliance, and participate in field or site engagements to better understand assets, operations, and data sources
What You Bring to the Role:
Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
0–3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, analytics, or data science
Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis, cleaning, and modeling
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Understanding of basic statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning concepts
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate findings clearly
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience or interest in oil and gas operations, production, process engineering, or industrial data environments is an asset
Exposure to cloud, version control, or data engineering tools is an asset
Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent may be considered an asset depending on site requirements
What We Offer:
Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
May be eligible for additional premiums
Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
First class camp facilities
Health & Wellness Spending Account
Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
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