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Canadian Natural Resources Limited is one of Canada’s largest oil and natural gas producer’s with operations throughout Canada and the world. As an essential component of its business plan CNRL is currently developing the Horizon Project in the Alberta Oil Sands.

At Canadian Natural we develop people to work together to create value for the company’s shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrity.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­POSITION: Supply Management Co-op Student (2 positions)

LOCATION: Horizon Oil Sands Plant Site located 70km North of Fort McMurray, AB

DISCIPLINE: 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in a recognized Supply Chain Management Program or a related field of study

TERM: 4, 8 or 12 month term beginning in January or May 2009

WORK SCHEDULE: 4 days on, 3 days off – 10 hour days

Reporting to the Manager, the Co-op Student provides support to the purchasing and contracts group at all phases of the sourcing cycle, including Request for Proposals (RFP)/ Request for Quotations (RFQ), Proposal Evaluations, Awards, Contract Administration and Expediting. Specific responsibilities include ensuring completeness of RFP/RFQ documents, recording proponent’s/ bidder’s communication during the RFP/RFQ stage, maintenance of communication and records during contract administration and close out.

Specific Accountabilities:

*General word processing of contract and purchasing documents

*Maintaining the commercial documents filing system

*Coordinating meetings and associated minutes

*Monitoring and achievement of milestones and critical dates

*Developing and issuing report and updates as required

*Providing co-ordination and organizational assistance to the contract management function

*Correspondence/coordination with contractors on routine matters

*Routine expediting of ordered materials/equipment

*Serving as the commercial group’s focal point for the application of JD Edwards software

*Considered a logical entry point to a Buyer or Contract Administrator role

Experience:

*Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office in particular: Outlook, Word, Excel,

*Familiarity the fundementals of buying, contract development and contract administration

*Familiarity with the laws of contracting

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Free transportation from your school location to the Horizon site at the beginning & end of the work term


• You will share a two bedroom condo with another student in the town of Fort McMurray (rent, internet, cable TV & telephone paid for by Canadian Natural)


• Free transportation to the Horizon site via bus


• Students will work in site-based office & field construction settings in all weather conditions

NOTE - To be eligible to work on the Horizon Site you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test consistent with our Alcohol and Drug Policy, acquire an Alberta Construction Safety Association CSTS card and complete a Horizon Site Safety Orientation. Must also hold a valid driver’s license (e.g. Alberta Class 5) and the successful candidate will be required to provide a Motor Vehicle driving record summary.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter, resume and all post-secondary transcripts.