Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Cnrl)
Diversified oil and gas producer specializing in oil sands, heavy oil, conventional oil, natural gas and offshore assets.
Crude Oil Marketing Manager
Lead crude commercialization, boost netbacks, manage key relationships, and develop marketing team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Within the first six to twelve months, the manager is expected to enhance financial performance, strengthen operational coordination, and improve customer engagement and contracting processes. • Own end‑to‑end commercialization of approximately 1.2 MMbbl/d crude portfolio, optimizing pricing, quality, transportation, storage, and contract terms to maximize netback. • Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders; serve as primary escalation point for commercial issues. • Lead negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of spot and term crude sales agreements, ensuring compliance with governance, credit policy, and risk controls. • Translate market fundamentals, differentials, quality economics, and downstream demand into actionable contracting and sales strategies. • Partner with Logistics, Scheduling, Operations, and downstream teams to ensure commercial commitments are executable and protect value during disruptions. • Coach, develop, and inspire a team of senior marketing coordinators, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Achieve improved realized netbacks versus plan, reduce execution misses, and enhance contracting discipline within the first 6–12 months.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸portfolio commercialization
- ▸pricing optimization
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸market analysis
- ▸logistics coordination
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
The position is based in Calgary, Alberta, works a 5‑day, 2‑shift, 8‑hour schedule, and is not classified as safety‑sensitive. Applications are accepted until February 16, 2026, and candidates must have legal work authorization in Canada. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA or CFA is an asset. • Bring 12+ years of progressive experience in physical crude oil marketing, commercial execution, or trading, with demonstrated depth across market cycles. • Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, strong analytical judgment, and proven negotiation skills for spot and term agreements.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸mba
- ▸cfa
- ▸12+ years
- ▸leadership
- ▸negotiation
Benefits
Canadian Natural provides a competitive total compensation package that includes salary, stock options, bonuses, a matched stock savings plan, fully‑paid health benefits, a wellness spending account, and generous paid time off. The firm also supports relocation, offers volunteer opportunities, and invests in continuous learning through online platforms.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time