[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Canadian Natural Resources jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Canadian Natural Resources · Fort McMurray, AB, Canada # Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring Student Fort McMurray, 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/2425474) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Canadian Natural Resources](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/) / Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring Student ## Job description ### The Opportunity Are you 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! Instrumentation monitoring is a key aspect in the process safety of some of the largest earth fill structures in the world. The Instrumentation Monitoring Student is responsible for collecting instrumentation data in a safe, compliant, and effective manner to meet Key Performance Indicators monthly. Specific tasks include instrument maintenance, raises, and abandonments in addition to mine driving and consistent communication with key stakeholders. Other responsibilities include monthly inspections to identify issues with tools and instrumentation inventory, weekly attendance in team meetings, and daily attendance in toolbox meetings. There will also be opportunities to gain knowledge from other groups including Mine Operations, Tailings Operations, Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Geotechnical Reporting. This position is perfect for you if you enjoy the outdoors! Come and make your mark at Albian Sands with the Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring team! ### Job location Fort McMurray, AB - Albian Sands Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, working 12 hours per shift Term lengths: 12 or 16 months Term start: May 2027 Safety sensitive position: Yes Key Accountabilities: Daily performance monitoring of various mine earth structures - Deliver geotechnical measurements utilizing instruments such as: Slope Inclinometers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, and Shape Accelerometer Arrays Off-road driving in all weather conditions - Diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments - Collect and perform quality control on geotechnical instrumentation data What You Bring to The Role: Currently enrolled or recently graduated in an Engineering Technologist program, Engineering or Geology program in a field related to Mining (Civil, Geological, Geology) from a recognized school - Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain continuously Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills Off-road experience is considered an asset Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed What We Offer: Competitive salary Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community 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) Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee - Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer! If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) 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. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected. ## 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: Fort McMurray, 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/2425474) ## More jobs at Canadian Natural Resources ### [Environmental Reclamation Student - Oil Sands](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/513564a808d7657945c3/) Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ### [Environmental Student - Aquatic & Wildlife](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/1217e67c2c413f2ce5e5/) Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ### [Environmental Student - Water](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/511eb440d29b89c5891e/) Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ### [Geographic Information Systems Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/76eeaa4e329ece1690e9/) Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ### [Turnaround Planning Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/445231590acbd9bed425/) Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspector - Contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/18e570357fdcc058c241/) SGS · Fort McMurray, AB, Canada ### [Phd student (d/f/m) Intelligent Process Monitoring and Digital Twinning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/df4aa2054b87b564be9b/) AIRBUS · Manching ### [Working Student Compliance Monitoring & Operations (m/f/d) - fixed-term](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/daiichi-sankyo/jobs/27cee14bae848a59db98/) Daiichi Sankyo · Munich, DEU ### [Geotechnical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/f00e230926c90131b089/) SGS · Dubai, United Arab Emirates ### [Senior Geotechnical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/a47d0fb409505e92fb40/) Barrick Mining · Veladero, San Juan, Argentina OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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