Geomatics Analyst

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenovus is seeking a Geomatics Analyst to support the Earthworks & Seismic team in Calgary. You will use advanced GIS techniques and automation to optimize footprints, manage spatial data, and enable cost-effective, risk-aware development across Commercial and Integrated Winter Program projects.

The role requires 5+ years in Oil & Gas, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions. Limited field travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Understanding of earthworks construction practices and field execution, with knowledge of seismic industry planning, surveying, access, environmental, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support Commercial Development and Integrated Winter Program initiatives through footprint planning, cost analysis, survey coordination, and civil earthworks execution.
• Optimize project footprints using GIS, spatial analysis, and data-driven tools to identify cost-effective, low-risk development alternatives.
• Conduct value-driven economic analyses to evaluate project decisions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment on project footprints, planning, scheduling, and execution while balancing priorities and timelines.
• Provide GIS technical expertise and develop web-based applications, field data systems, automation, and workflows to improve project planning and operational efficiency.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain GIS-based applications, automation tools, and spatial workflows to improve earthworks planning and data quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through project reviews and lessons learned.
• Ensure project execution complies with Cenovus safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GIS analysis

Spatial data management

Earthworks planning

Automation & workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python scripting

Job description

Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 09/28/2026

About this opportunity:

The Geomatics Analyst is a key member of the Earthworks & Seismic team, responsible for supporting commercial development and project execution through advanced GIS analysis, spatial data management, footprint optimization, and technology-driven planning solutions. This role collaborates closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders including Surface Land, Drilling, Environmental, Survey, Construction, Operations, and Field teams to support the planning and delivery of both Commercial and Integrated Winter Program projects.

The successful candidate will leverage GIS technologies, automation tools, spatial analytics, and earthworks planning expertise to identify cost-effective, risk-conscious development opportunities while improving project execution efficiency. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into actionable business decisions are essential.

This position is located at our Calgary office with limited field travel as required.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support Commercial Development and Integrated Winter Program initiatives through footprint planning, cost analysis, survey coordination, and civil earthworks execution
• Optimize project footprints using cross-functional collaboration, GIS, spatial analysis, and data-driven tools to identify cost-effective, low-risk development alternatives
• Conduct value-driven economic analyses to evaluate project decisions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment on project footprints, planning, scheduling, and execution while balancing competing priorities and timelines
• Provide GIS technical expertise and develop web-based applications, field data systems, automation, and workflows to improve project planning and operational efficiency
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and building alignment
• Develop and maintain GIS-based applications, automation tools, and spatial workflows using desktop and web-based GIS technologies to improve earthworks planning, execution efficiency, and data quality
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through project reviews, lessons learned, and lookback processes while maintaining accurate spatial and non-spatial data
• Ensure project execution complies with Cenovus safety practices and applicable environmental, regulatory, and industry requirements

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Understanding of earthworks construction practices and field execution, with knowledge of seismic industry planning, surveying, access, environmental, and regulatory considerations
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, accountability, and continuous learning skills

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT September 27, 2026

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

Our values:

• Protect what matters
• Do it right
• Make it better
• Do it together

Cenovus Cares:

We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

• Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
• Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
• Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

Staff resource groups

We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.