Geology Summer Student

ARC Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking two Geology Summer Students for a 4-month term starting in May 2026. The ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, a passion for learning, and be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Geosciences. This role offers the chance to work alongside Senior Geologists on projects analyzing oil and gas potential, contributing to meaningful work in the energy sector.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Focus on health and well-being

Qualifications

• Must be entering the second, third, or fourth year of a Bachelor's program in Geosciences.
• A keen interest in pursuing a career in the energy sector.
• Related experience and a strong desire to learn are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate oil and gas potential in a designated area.
• Analyze and integrate various geological data.
• Compile and map well data for structural interpretations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s program in Geosciences

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

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 two Geology Summer Students for a 4-month term beginning in May 2026. The successful candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills along with a passion for learning. We are seeking self-starters with exceptional interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This will be a project-based work term where the successful candidates will collaborate with Senior Geologists and Geophysicists on one or more projects that entail various tasks including:

• Evaluate oil and gas potential in a designated area
• Analyze and integrate wireline logs, drill cuttings, production and engineering data
• Identify type logs, picking tops, and mapping stratigraphic units
• Compile and map available area well data to provide structural, isopach and pay map interpretations
• Identify production profiles, drainage bubbles, and defining gas/oil and oil/water contacts
• Work on base mapping for potential horizontal gas well targets
• Assess and develop 3D subsurface models to enhance reservoir characterization
• Analyze available core samples

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC

• The position is ideally suited for students entering the second, third or fourth year of a Bachelor’s program in Geos ciences and are returning to school the following term
• Akeen interestin pursuing a career in the energy sector
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
• Related experience, a strong desire to learn, along with intermediate computer skills are considered assets
• Ability to work independently within a team 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.