Area Geologist

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd in Calgary, AB, is seeking an Area Geologist to join a dynamic team of geoscientists and engineers. You will optimize production, develop land bases, and integrate geologic data with production insights to unlock value for the company.

You will lead multidisciplinary efforts in planning large horizontal well programs, evaluate A&D opportunities, and contribute to growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 Office; Tableau and Power BI would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Petroleum geology

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data integration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

P.Geo designation with APEGA

Tools

AccuMap

GeoGraphix

Petrel

Starsteer

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity:

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.

The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and capable of working in a high pace environment where multitasking different priorities is essential. As an energetic self-starter, you also have exceptional interpersonal/communication skills, a positive can‑do attitude, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a team environment.

• 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!