Area Geologist
- LocationCalgary, AB, Canada
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted3 November 2026
- SourceCanadian Natural Resources's careers page (Oracle Recruiting)
Live checkFirst seen 2 days ago; still listed on Canadian Natural Resources's careers page 3 h ago.
At a glance
- Experience5+ years
- EducationBachelor's degree
- Skills and toolsPower BI
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The 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.
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/communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a team environment.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline : November 17, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- 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/workover opportunities
What You Bring to the Role:
- 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/carbonate depositional environments
- Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells
- Fluency in software such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petrel, Starsteer, and Microsoft OfficeTableau and Power BI would be 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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