Geological Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking an Area Geological Technologist/Technician in Calgary to support the Exploration Department. You will collaborate with area geologists and asset teams to advance development opportunities, maintain reliable geological data, and deliver maps, reports and technical products for day-to-day and long-range decisions.

The role requires hands-on experience with geological software, strong data management, clear communication, and proactive follow-up,

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Geological Technology, Earth Sciences Technology, GIS or related discipline.
• Three or more years of Western Canada petroleum-industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience preparing well, land, production and geological map products and working with Western Canadian well identifiers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau or Python is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Geoscientists, including location generation and well planning.
• Create and maintain maps, cross-sections, presentations and supporting materials.
• Maintain geological datasets in Geo software applications with updates and quality control.
• Track locations, wells and deliverables through workflows and maintain status records.
• Assist with drilling and geosteering support, including pre-spud packages and map updates.

Skills

Geology data management

Geoscience software

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Geological Technology

Tools

AccuMap

GeoGraphix

Petra

Petrel

StarSteer

ArcGIS Pro

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

The Opportunity

Make your mark while you grow your career! As an Area Geological Technologist / Technician supporting the Exploration Department at Canadian Natural, you will work directly with area geologists and multidisciplinary asset teams to progress development opportunities, maintain reliable geological and well data, and deliver maps, reports and technical products that support day-to-day and longer-range decisions.

This role is suited to a practical, detail-oriented self-starter who can manage competing priorities across multi-disciplinary areas. The successful candidate will combine strong geological software capability with a positive attitude, disciplined data management, clear communication and proactive follow-up.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: November 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Geoscientists, including location generation, well planning, geological interpretation support and preparation of asset-team deliverables
• Create and maintain routine and project-specific maps, cross-sections, presentations and supporting technical materials for development, optimization and operational reviews
• Maintain geological projects and datasets in applications such as GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, AccuMap, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro, including updates, loading, validation and quality control
• Track locations, wells and geological deliverables through established workflows; identify missing information, follow up with owners and maintain accurate status records
• Assist with drilling and geosteering support, including preparation of pre-spud packages, updating working maps and projects, and organizing final well information for the asset team

What You Bring To The Role

• Diploma or certificate in Geological Technology, Earth Sciences Technology, GIS or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Three or more years of Western Canada petroleum-industry experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of subsurface and mapping applications such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro
• Experience preparing well, land, production and geological map products and working with common Western Canadian well identifiers and location systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python or other automation and visualization tools is an asset
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to support multiple areas, deadlines and stakeholders in a changing operational environment
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to working with geoscience and multidisciplinary teams

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!

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

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.