The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a well-rounded intermediate to senior Area Geophysicist with strong technical and communication skills to join the Conventional Exploration team at Canadian Natural. Working with a multi-disciplinary, geographic area team of exploration, exploitation, production, and other company professionals, you will use your proven geophysical experience to provide integrated seismic interpretations to support current and future oil and gas developments.
Having a proven track record of innovatively developing reserves and optimizing production with an attractive economic rate of return is essential. As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate your flexible and adaptable nature, with a positive attitude towards a high volume of work with multiple deadlines; you must be able to produce high quality interpretations in a short period of time. If you are an energetic self-starter who enjoys challenge, responsibility, and accountability and are able to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment, this is the role for you!
•Job location: Calgary, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
•Safety sensitive position: No
•Application deadline: June 10, 2025
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
•Provide geophysical support to the planning and execution of drilling and completions programs including horizontal and/or multi-lateral wells
•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
What You Bring to the Role:
•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 a high level of proficiency with Seisware
•Demonstration of fundamental stratigraphic and structural seismic interpretation skills including modelling, synthetic well ties, horizon and amplitude mapping, time-to-depth conversion, and various seismic attribute analysis techniques
•Familiarity with Subsurface AI (Attribute Studio) and Hampson & Russell (Strata, Emerge, AVO) and software packages is considered an asset
•Knowledge of multi-stage frac design, optimization, and surveillance methods 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
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!