Area Geologist

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; In loco; CAD 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation and time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd in Calgary is seeking an Area Geologist to join a dynamic team of geoscientists and engineers. You will develop land bases, monitor opportunities, and support production optimization through integrated geologic interpretations.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams on horizontal well programs and leverage tools like Petrel, AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Tableau, and Power BI to unlock value for the company.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Geology; 5+ years in petroleum geology.
• P.Geo. designation with APEGA or eligible to register.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and leadership.
• Experience integrating geologic data with production.
• Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells.
• Knowledge of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin stratigraphy and depositional environments.

Mansioni

• Identify opportunities in growth areas with a team.
• Create high-quality geologic interpretations with cross-discipline teams.
• Plan and execute large horizontal well drilling programs.
• Evaluate strategic acquisitions & divestitures opportunities.
• Integrate geologic data with production to identify optimization opportunities.

Conoscenze

Petroleum geology

Data integration

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Geology

P.Geo. designation with APEGA

Strumenti

AccuMap

GeoGraphix

Petrel

StarSteer

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is seeking an Area Geologist to join its Calgary office. As the Area Geologist, you will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of geoscientists and engineers, focused on optimizing and expanding production within a given area. You will use your proven experience of integrating geologic interpretations to develop current and future land bases, monitor competitor activity for new opportunities, and explore innovative technologies as they arise to unlock value for the company.

Job Details

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: November 17, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Work in a team environment to identify opportunities in areas with vast growth potential
• Create high-quality geologic interpretations with other geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute large horizontal well drilling programs
• Evaluate strategic A&D opportunities as they arise
• Integrate geologic data with production to identify optimization/workover opportunities

What You Bring To The Role

• A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with 5+ years of petroleum geology experience
• P.Geo. designation with APEGA, or eligible to register
• Excellent business aptitude and acumen
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization, and team leadership skills
• Strong understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin stratigraphy and its clastic/carbonate depositional environments
• Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells
• Fluency in software such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petrel, Starsteer, and Microsoft OfficeTableau and Power BI would be an asset

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

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.