Area Geophysicist

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

Canadian Natural is seeking a well-rounded Intermediate to Senior Area Geophysicist with strong technical expertise and exceptional communication skills to join our Conventional Exploration team. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of exploration, exploitation, production, and other professionals to deliver integrated seismic interpretations that support current and future oil and gas developments.

At Canadian Natural, we pride ourselves on offering long-term career stability. As one of Canada’s largest independent energy producers, our diversified asset base and disciplined capital allocation strategy allow us to maintain steady operations through market cycles. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values sustainable growth and employee development.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Application deadline: January 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Perform high quality interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic volumes integrated with geological mapping and engineering data for detailed reservoir characterization and production optimization of producing properties and future developments

- Work alongside Canadian Natural’s seismic operations and technical support teams, recommend and manage the planning, acquiring, and processing Q.C. of 2D & 3D seismic programs to support the business needs of the asset team

- Provide geophysical support to the planning and execution of drilling and completions programs including horizontal and/or multi-lateral wells

What You Bring To The Role

- Minimum of 5 years of Canadian petroleum geophysics interpretation experience with a minimum Bachelor of Science in Geophysics

- Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization, and team leadership skills

- Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA

- Strong seismic workstation interpretation skills including high proficiency with Seisware

- Fundamental stratigraphic and structural seismic interpretation skills including modelling, synthetic well ties, horizon and amplitude mapping, time-to-depth conversion, and seismic attribute analysis

- Familiarity with Subsurface AI (Attribute Studio) and Hampson & Russell (Strata, Emerge, AVO) software packages is considered an asset

- Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel, and Python is also 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

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