Geological Technician/Technologist

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Canada is seeking a Geoscience position in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves analyzing and ensuring the quality control of geological data, using a variety of software to create maps and reports, and working alongside geoscientists on seismic and geological mapping projects. Candidates should have a degree or technology diploma and be equipped with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% Employer paid health benefits

Annual bonuses

Paid vacation

Access to online learning platforms

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems/software used in petroleum exploration.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Professional Designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and ensure quality control of geological information.
• Use software to create detailed maps and reports.
• Prepare and analyze various data.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Experience with Geographix

Experience with Power BI

Experience with ArcGIS

Education

Degree or Technology Diploma

Tools

Geographix

Petra

Starsteer

Global Mapper

Petrel

Studio

Tableau

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.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a member of the Exploration Group and reporting to the Exploration Manager, you will store, retrieve, manipulate and display data using software programs to create maps, reports, figures and presentations. You will assist geoscientists in producing technical deliverables to plan and conduct seismic and geological mapping, drilling and completion programs and reservoir characterization. You will also help with the evaluation of oil and gas reservoir performance.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: January 5, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyze and ensure quality control of information about wells, rock formations, core, topography and other geological data needed for a project
• Use a wide variety of computer software to create detailed maps and reports
• Prepare, transcribe or analyze various data
• Gather, transfer and load information, ensuring data is accurate

What You Bring to the Role:

• Successful completion of a degree or a Technology Diploma
• Experience with computer systems/software used in petroleum exploration
• Well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Problem solver, especially when it comes to working with different software and data formats
• Organized, detail-oriented and comfortable with following procedures and routine
• Thriving is a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
• Experience with Geographix, Petra, Starsteer, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Petrel, Studio, Power BI and Tableau for data displays is an asset
• Experience with loading well logs and directional survey data, Importing and exporting multiple file formats and monitoring operations is a nice to have
• Professional Designation is 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

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.

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.