Oil Sands Operations
At a Glance
How we live and work around Horizon and Albian
Local Economy
Supporting jobs, companies and public services (health, safety and education)
- Local direct and indirect (suppliers) jobs
- Revenues to governments in royalties
and corporate taxes - Property taxes to municipal governments
Local Employment
- 4,867 full-time staff including contractors
- 134 post-secondary students in cooperative work terms in 2023
Investing in Communities
Keyano College
Canadian Natural continues to be a long-term supporter of Keyano College. We provided funding for their fieldhouse, supported their practicums and administration programs, and contributed to their student awards, which play a pivotal role in elevating the students’ academic experience.
Alberta Mine Safety Association competition
We participated in various competitions to promote emergency preparedness and safety. Our Albian Mine Rescue team placed first overall in the Alberta Mine Safety Association competition, and the Canadian Natural Fire Department competed in the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge while raising funds for Wellspring Alberta.
Fort McKay First Nation Treaty Days
The Fort McKay First Nation Treaty Days is an annual celebration that commemorates the heritage and treaty rights of Indigenous people. Canadian Natural continues to support this event, with our Horizon Oil Sands team retaining their tug-of-war champion title.
Northern Lights Health Foundation Spring Fling
The Northern Lights Health Foundation hosted their Spring Fling in Fort McMurray, which we were thrilled to sponsor. This event engaged the community while securing funds for vital medical equipment, programs, and services for Wood Buffalo residents.
Local Community Highlights
Employee volunteering
Volunteers from our Albian team helped set up the Tawâw facility at the Wood Buffalo Wellness Society in Fort McMurray. They spent the day painting, cleaning, installing cabinets, and hanging curtains.
30+ community organizations supported
Regional Recreation Corporation, Wood Buffalo Arctic Games, Centre of Hope, Waypoints Wood Buffalo, Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, The Hub Family Resource Centre, Northern Lights Hospital, and Wood Buffalo Regional Library.
Supporting education
“I am immensely grateful for the support your award has provided in strengthening my beliefs and aspirations. This recognition is not just an honor, but a significant milestone that reaffirms my passion and commitment to the field of power engineering.”
Alex Combdon,
Recipient of the 2024 Canadian Natural Power Engineer Award at Keyano College
Supporting health and wellness
The Fort McMurray Métis Festival took place over three days with many activities, including a marketplace with 20+ Indigenous vendors. Canadian Natural sponsored the family activities which provided fun for the whole family.
Across our Operations
Employment Creation
- 86,673 full-time equivalent jobs including direct, indirect (suppliers) and induced (economy at large) supported by operational and capital spending
- 10,272 direct employees across operations
- 493 post-secondary students hired for summer/cooperative work terms across all operations in 2023.
- Indigenous business development
We work with Indigenous companies and contractors, and support local training and capacity building
Community Facts
- $36.6 million invested in local communities
- 15,552+ hours of employee volunteering across operations
- $830 million in contracts with Indigenous businesses a 21% increase from 2022
- 157 scholarships & bursaries awarded to post-secondary students across our operations, including students in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Improving Safety
Our local teams follow active safety improvement plans focused on meeting our ultimate goal of “No harm to people; No safety incidents.” We have reduced total corporate recordable injury frequency by 50% since 2019.
Technology and Innovation
$502 million invested in technology development and deployment in 2023.
