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 Oil Sands Royalty Supervisor is a member of the Oil Sands, Financial Controls & Tax Finance team. This individual is responsible for leading a variety of OSR royalty compliance, planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, as well as providing OSR royalty guidance and expertise as requested by senior management and oil sands operations teams relating to Canadian Natural’s mining, thermal, and conventional oil sands projects.
The Supervisor provides guidance to a team of accountants and works with oil sands operations and other finance teams to ensure OSR royalty-reporting objectives are met. This position also regularly involves direct interaction with senior management.
Job location: Calgary, Alberta
Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: No
Application deadline: July 30,2026
Key Accountabilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management to support employee growth, engagement, and career development
Oversee Oil Sands Royalty (OSR) compliance activities, including coordinating the preparation and review of monthly OSR royalty calculation reports and annual End-of-Period Statements for submission to the Alberta Energy Oil Sands Division
Lead and support OSR royalty audit activities, coordinating responses to Alberta Energy audits and reviewing audit findings to ensure compliance and accuracy
Contribute to OSR royalty policy review and strategy, representing the company in key external engagements and advocacy initiatives related to royalty matters
Provide OSR royalty expertise and guidance to senior leadership and oil sands operations teams, supporting informed decision-making and regulatory compliance
Coordinate the development of OSR royalty forecasts prepared by Oil Sands Royalty Analysts, supporting budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting requirements
What you Bring to the Role:
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, supported by a relevant university degree
Accounting designation is preferred
Previous supervisory and Oil Sands Royalty (OSR) experience is considered an asset but is not required
Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills
Effective written and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently within a strong team environment
High level of proficiency with accounting, financial, and computer systems, including advanced technical aptitude
Demonstrates strong communication skills, detail oriented, resourceful, demonstrated judgement, influential, strategic thinking and the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
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!
