Data Analytics Engineer (12-month contract)

ARC Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Data Analytics Engineer for a 12-month term. This role involves leading advanced analytics projects, fostering data literacy, and translating business challenges into actionable data solutions. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years in the oil and gas industry and proficiency in Python and SQL, along with exceptional communication skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Focus on health and well-being

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, strong understanding of analytical methodologies.
• Preference for those with a P.Eng. designation or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced analytics projects for strategic decision-making.
• Foster company-wide data literacy and mentor staff.
• Translate business challenges into modern data solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

SQL

Machine learning frameworks

Data analytics methodologies

Exceptional communication skills

Collaborative working style

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in data science, computer science

Tools

Databricks

Job description

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Date Posted: 31 Oct 2025

Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in‑class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a Data Analytics Engineer for a 12‑month term to join our Data Analytics team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Advanced Analytics, this role will be responsible for leading the development of advanced analytics and projects that drive strategic decision‑making across the organization. The successful candidate will combine their deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to enable complex data into actionable insights. This role will play a key part in expanding ARC’s analytics capabilities while fostering a data‑driven culture and supporting the growth and development of team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Foster company‑wide data literacy by building connections across business functions and mentoring staff in analytics and storytelling
• Support teams in identifying, developing, and managing data analytics projects, products, and tools, including business process engineering and data governance activities
• Unlock value from existing data assets through multidisciplinary collaboration across the organization
• Provide technical support to business teams on data projects, including creating and promoting SQL queries/views and supporting data exploration and analysis

Analytics Project Owner

• Translate business challenges into modern data and analytics solutions that drive value
• Advance and measure the impact of ARC’s Data Analytics portfolio, aligning with business objectives, track this impact through key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support change management efforts to integrate analytics solutions into existing business processes
• Coordinate and evaluate new data analytics opportunities, framing them into actionable requirements
• Manage and prioritize the analytics project queue, ideate and prototype innovations, and assist in designing new data structures
• Identify and mitigate project risks, coordinate testing, and validate solutions with business users
• Explore and submit government grant applications to support analytics funding
• Build prototype dashboards and operationalize high‑impact dashboards that cannot be managed by subject matter experts due to workload

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC

• A bachelor's, master’s, or PhD in data science, computer science, statistics, engineering, or a related field, with a preference for those who possess a P.Eng. designation or advanced degrees
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• At least 5 years of experience in data science, with a strong understanding of analytical methodologies
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks
• Experience using Databricks to support scalable data science workflows
• Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholder effectively
• A collaborative working style and a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well‑being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.