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Canadian Natural Resources · Calgary, AB, Canada

# Government Relations Student

Calgary, AB, Canada Full-time 

Listed on Canadian Natural Resources’s official careers site. Posted August 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Canadian Natural Resources’s careers site →](https://ehaa.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CNRL-Campus/job/2425493)

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## Job description

### 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! As the Government Relations Student, you will work with teams throughout our organization to ensure that government relations deliverables are carried out successfully.

Working in the head office of this world class company offers countless opportunities to advance your career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Canadian Natural’s operations as the position plays an important part in Canadian Natural’s efforts to engage and advocate on important regulatory and public policy issues.

### Job location

Calgary, AB – Head Office Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)

### Term length

4 months Term start: May 2027 Safety sensitive position: No Application deadline: This posting will close once the successful candidate(s) have been selected. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

### Key Accountabilities
- Review and research public policy, regulatory and legislative issues which may impact Canadian Natural’s operations
- Help identify and evaluate advocacy and engagement opportunities that fit within Canadian Natural’s government relations strategy
- Work with the internal regulatory team to identify and highlight policy and regulatory initiatives which may impact

### Canadian Natural
- Develop materials to assist with advocacy and engagement
- Update and maintain the Government Relations files
- Research and prepare memos and other briefing notes detailing policy or other government regulation or legislation
- Support the team with preparing advocacy materials, including PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and word documents, and providing vacation coverage What You Bring to The Role: Currently enrolled in a degree program with a specific focus on Public Policy, Political Science or related disciplines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Interest in public policy and understanding of current events
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills Professional judgment with the ability to collaborate effectively What We Offer: Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
- Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application. All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 17, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 62 days
- Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Canadian Natural Resources’s careers site →](https://ehaa.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CNRL-Campus/job/2425493)

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