Area Geophysicist

Canadian Natural Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Learning platforms and development

Employee assistance program

Vacation and time off

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources in Calgary is seeking well-rounded intermediate to senior Area Geophysicists to join our Conventional Exploration team. You will deliver integrated geophysical interpretations supporting exploration, development, asset management, and growth opportunities across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to progress opportunities across conventional oil, liquids-rich natural gas, and emerging areas, applying a broad range

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or related geoscience discipline and 4+ years of petroleum geophysics experience, preferably in WCSB.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA is required.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to integrate geophysics with economic drivers and identify high-value opportunities.
• Proficiency with SeisWare is required; experience with SubsurfaceAI, Hampson&Russell, Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel, and Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and progress exploration, development, and growth opportunities across producing properties and emerging areas.
• Provide geophysical support to drilling and completion planning, including horizontal and multi-lateral wells.
• Support asset management activities, including land sale evaluations and A&D activities.
• Apply seismic interpretation techniques and integrate results with geological and engineering data.
• Develop technically sound recommendations and clearly communicate subsurface interpretations, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor other geoscientists and contribute to improving geophysical workflows.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics

Tools

SeisWare

SubsurfaceAI Attribute Studio

Hampson&Russell

Strata

Emerge

Pro4D

AVO

Tableau

ArcGIS

Excel

Python

Job description

The Opportunity

Canadian Natural is seeking well-rounded intermediate to senior Area Geophysicists with strong technical and communication skills to join our Conventional Exploration team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse asset base, delivering integrated geophysical interpretations that support exploration, development, asset management, and future growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to progress opportunities across Canadian Natural's conventional oil, light oil, liquids-rich natural gas, and other established and emerging opportunities throughout the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

At Canadian Natural, we pride ourselves on long-term career stability. As one of Canada's largest independent energy producers, our diversified portfolio and disciplined capital strategy allow us to operate steadily through commodity cycles. Joining our team means contributing to sustainable growth while developing your technical and leadership capabilities in a collaborative environment.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to identify, evaluate, and progress exploration, development, and growth opportunities across producing properties and emerging areas
• Provide geophysical support to the planning and execution of drilling and completion programs, including horizontal, multi-lateral, stratigraphic, and disposal wells
• Support asset management activities including land sale evaluations, acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), land expiries, and other business development opportunities
• Apply a broad range of seismic interpretation techniques, including seismic modelling and synthetic well ties, horizon and fault interpretation, amplitude and attribute analysis, and time-to-depth conversion, integrating results with geological, petrophysical, engineering, and production data
• Develop technically sound recommendations and clearly communicate subsurface interpretations, risks, uncertainties, and opportunities to multidisciplinary teams and management
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other geoscientists and contribute to the continuous improvement of geophysical workflows and interpretation practices

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or a related geoscience discipline, with 4+ years of petroleum geophysics experience, preferably within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with APEGA is required
• Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to integrate geophysics with economic drivers, focus effort on the highest-value opportunities, and identify technical optimizations that improve project economics
• Demonstrated proficiency with SeisWare is required. Experience with SubsurfaceAI Attribute Studio, Hampson&Russell applications (including Strata, Emerge, Pro4D, and AVO), and analytical tools such as Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel, and Python are considered 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

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