[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 · Calgary, AB, Canada # Drilling Technician Student Calgary, AB, Canada Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance 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/2425517) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Canadian Natural Resources](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/) / Drilling Technician Student ## 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? Build on your classroom knowledge through working with and learning from experienced industry professionals at one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and doing it right! ### Job location Calgary, AB – Head Office Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday) ### Term length 4 months Term starts: May 2027 Safety sensitive position: Yes Key Accountabilities: Entry-level drilling operations support role focused on regulatory compliance, well licensing, drilling reporting, and exposure to industry software used by drilling teams. Support the Drill Tech team through Understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) requirements and directives, particularly: Directive 056 (Energy Development Applications and Schedules) Directive 008 (Surface Casing Depth Requirements) Directive 059 (Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements) Acquire hands-on experience with several widely used industry software programs including Wellview, Accumap, Power BI and Tableau Gain exposure to all aspects of Drilling including reporting including Well Licensing, Well License Amendments, Concurrent Ops Plan, AFE’s, Daily Drilling Reports, As Drilled Survey, Off set reviews, E-filing, End of well Submissions What You Bring to The Role: Currently enrolled in either the Bachelor of Applied Technology - Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT Attention to detail, organized, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment What We Offer: Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August 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 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. 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: 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/2425517) ## More jobs at Canadian Natural Resources ### [Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/c96dc62e1b034286f7e5/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [2027 Environment & Regulatory EIT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/4d91a98a39565da87116/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Abandonment & Reclamation Engineering Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/8cfc6d6124af9388eb09/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Area Geophysicist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/95db0944e353ecdf0044/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Area Surface Land Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/9ee9bb81ff62b23a24d0/) Calgary, AB, Canada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Drilling & Wells Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/69ea19201f0ea975278f/) TotalEnergies ### [Drilling Rig Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/597bbff1f4a32226c3de/) SGS · Jubail, Saudi Arabia ### [Supplier Development/Project Engineer (NPI) – Coating, Drilling and Assembly Processes](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/4bdfcd2a493d0b9d0689/) Siemens Energy ### [Student PRO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/29333d2d8b254efdad13/) NTT · Lima, Peru ### [Student Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/3e6a53b3c13373b2e732/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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