Lead Operator

Job Description

**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!