Hydrogeologist / Hydrogeological Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Hydrogeologist / Hydrogeological Engineer to join the CTCHO Geoscience Services team in Calgary. You will provide groundwater expertise for development and disposal strategies across Alberta and Saskatchewan, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated water management solutions.

The role emphasizes groundwater modelling, aquifer surveillance, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder engagement in a safe, cost-efficient energy organization with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field.
• P.Geo. (Hydrogeologist) or P.Eng. (Hydrogeological Engineer) designation.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in groundwater/hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

• Delineate aquifers and map aquitards.
• Characterize groundwater flow systems and aquifer testing programs.
• Develop groundwater surveillance and monitoring plans.
• Apply groundwater modelling and forecasting for decision-making.
• Prepare regulatory, compliance, and stakeholder reports.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

P.Geo. or P.Eng. Hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

GIS

Job description

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 10/05/2026

About this opportunity

The Upstream Development & Production team is seeking a Hydrogeologist / Hydrogeological Engineer to join the CTCHO Geoscience Services team. Reporting to the Leader, Hydrogeological Engineering, you will provide technical expertise and solutions for groundwater source and disposal development, supporting Cenovus' thermal and conventional assets across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

What you’ll do

• Support Cenovus' short and long-term development plans by ensuring sustainable groundwater source and disposal development:
• Delineate and map aquifers and aquitards
• Characterize groundwater flow systems
• Plan and execute groundwater exploration and aquifer testing programs
• Conduct cumulative effects and interference assessments
• Contribute to integrated water management planning
• Monitor, optimize, and sustain aquifer production, disposal performance, and containment:
• Develop and manage aquifer surveillance programs
• Analyze and interpret aquifer performance data
• Develop and maintain analytical tools and dashboards
• Apply groundwater modelling and forecasting to support decision-making
• Complete regulatory, compliance, and stakeholder reporting
• Identify water-related risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Geology, Reservoir Engineering, Production Engineering, Process Engineering, and Development Engineering, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Evaluate emerging water regulations and participate in industry initiatives.
• Support regulatory applications and scheme amendments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on water-related matters.

Who you are

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Civil, Geological, or Environmental Engineering.
• P.Geo. (Hydrogeologist) or P.Eng. (Hydrogeological Engineer) designation with APEGA Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrogeology and groundwater management, with knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop risk-informed solutions.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 5, 2026.

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.

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

Our culture

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 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.

General information

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.

Additional information

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. 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. Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.