Area Geophysicist

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

100% Employer paid extended Health,  D

Vision Benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited seeks an intermediate to senior Area Geophysicist to join Conventional Exploration in Calgary. You will deliver integrated interpretations across oil and gas assets, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on exploration, development and asset management initiatives.

With a 5 x 2 schedule and a focus on mentorship and technical leadership, you’ll apply seismic interpretation techniques and leverage SeisWare, SubsurfaceAI, and HampsonRussell in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics or related geoscience with 4+ years in petroleum geophysics.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA is required.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to integrate geophysics with economic drivers for project optimization.
• Proficiency with SeisWare and experience with SubsurfaceAI, HampsonRussell, Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel and Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and advance exploration, development, and growth opportunities.
• Provide geophysical support to drilling and completion programs, including horizontal and multi-lateral wells.
• Support asset management activities such as land evaluations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Apply seismic interpretation techniques and integrate results with geological and engineering data.
• Develop technically sound subsurface recommendations and clearly communicate risks and opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other geoscientists and contribute to workflow improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics

APEGGA registration eligibility

Tools

SeisWare

SubsurfaceAI Attribute Studio

HampsonRussell (Strata, Emerge, Pro4D, AVO)

Tableau

ArcGIS

Excel

Python

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 and gas portfolio, including cold heavy 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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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.

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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.