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! The Electrical Journeyman is responsible for the safe maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems supporting operations within the Business Unit. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of plant electrical assets while supporting safe and efficient production.
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Shift Technicians, and Contractors, the Electrical Journeyman provides hands-on technical expertise in the diagnosis and resolution of electrical equipment issues. The successful candidate will be accountable for executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the site.
We are seeking candidates for two Electrician opportunities. Experience in one of the following operating areas is considered a strong asset:
- Utilities Position: Experience working in utility operations and maintenance environments, including cogeneration facilities, boilers, steam systems, power generation, and associated electrical equipment.
- Froth Position: Experience working in hydrocarbon processing environments, particularly within froth treatment, extraction, or other oil sands production areas.
Candidates with experience in either area will be considered.
- Job location: Albian Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 7x7, 12-hour shifts (Tuesday- Monday)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Proficient in the use of electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including transformer test systems (turns ratio and winding resistance), relay test sets, Megger/Ductor, and AC/DC Hi-Pot testing equipment
- Equipment experience - Experienced with power system equipment and support systems, including battery testing equipment, VFDs, UPS systems, battery chargers, generators, and hydraulic crimping/Hypress equipment up to 40 tons
- Familiarity with industrial control systems is an asset, including PLC, DCS, and SIS platforms such as Modbus, Foxboro, and Honeywell
- Maintenance & testing - Experienced in performing maintenance, testing, and diagnostics on power transformers, including winding resistance testing, turns ratio testing, and oil sampling
- Skilled in testing and troubleshooting protective relays, including feeder, transformer, generator, motor, and ground fault relays, as well as power distribution components such as cables, CTs, VTs, and NGRs
- Proficient in maintaining and supporting critical electrical equipment, including VFDs, UPS systems, and associated low- and medium-voltage infrastructure
- Switching operations - Experienced in performing low- and medium-voltage switching operations, executing complex switching orders, and responding effectively to electrical equipment trips and incidents with sound decision-making under pressure
- Team-oriented electrician with a strong work ethic, motivated to support all aspects of the Electrical department and work effectively in small, collaborative teams
What You Bring to the Role:
- Journeyman Electrician with 10+ years of oil sands/oil site experience in electrical maintenance, construction, and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of site safety and compliance requirements, including permitting, ground disturbance, H₂S, confined space, mine driving, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and rigging/lifting
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and execute construction work packages and technical documentation
- Experienced in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and adherence to site procedures and regulatory requirements
- Effective team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in demanding industrial environments
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuse
- 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!
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.