Area Geologist - Canadian Natural Resources, Calgary

About this opportunity

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is seeking an Area Geologist to join its Calgary office. As the Area Geologist, you will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of geoscientists and engineers, focused on optimizing and expanding production within a given area. You will use your proven experience of integrating geologic interpretations to develop current and future land bases, monitor competitor activity for new opportunities, and explore innovative technologies as they arise to unlock value for the company.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and capable of working in a high pace environment where multitasking different priorities is essential. As an energetic self-starter, you also have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a team environment. All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

• A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with 5+ years of petroleum geology experience
• P.Geo. designation with APEGA, or eligible to register
• Excellent business aptitude and acumen
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization, and team leadership skills
• Strong understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin stratigraphy and its clastic and carbonate depositional environments
• Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells
• Fluency in software such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petrel, Starsteer, and Microsoft Office
• Tableau and Power BI would be an asset

Day-to-day

In this dynamic administration and technical role, your key accountabilities will include:

• Work in a team environment to identify opportunities in areas with vast growth potential
• Create high-quality geologic interpretations with other geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute large horizontal well drilling programs
• Evaluate strategic A&D opportunities as they arise
• Integrate geologic data with production to identify optimization and workover opportunities

Why you'll love it here

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers. We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package and a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

• 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 and Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays