Area Geophysicist (Thermal)

The Opportunity:

Canadian Natural is seeking a well-rounded intermediate to senior Thermal Geophysicist with strong technical and communication skills to join our Thermal Exploration team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse asset base, delivering integrated seismic interpretations that support current operations and future development opportunities.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, optimize, and progress SAGD, CSS, and steam flood opportunities within Canadian Natural’s Thermal portfolio, including McMurray and Clearwater assets. Your work will directly support reservoir performance, development planning, and long‑term growth across producing and emerging thermal projects.

At Canadian Natural, we pride ourselves on long‑term career stability. As one of Canada’s largest independent energy producers, our diversified asset base and disciplined capital strategy allow us to operate steadily through commodity cycles. Joining our team means contributing to sustainable growth while continuing to develop your technical expertise in a collaborative environment with strong in‑house mentorship.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Safety-sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Work in a team environment to identify, evaluate, and progress development and growth opportunities within producing properties and future developments by providing geophysical support to the planning and execution of drilling and completion programs, including horizontal, stratigraphic and disposal wells, as well as thermal producer/injector well pairs
• Apply seismic interpretation methodologies such as seismic modelling & synthetic well ties, horizon and amplitude mapping, time-to-depth conversion, attribute analysis, and 4D difference mapping integrated with geological, petrophysical, and engineering data.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 4+ years of Canadian petroleum geophysics experience with a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics (an advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) is considered an asset but not required)
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with APEGA is required
• Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to integrate geophysics with economic drivers, focusing effort on the highest‑value opportunities and identifying technical optimizations to improve project economics
• Demonstrated high proficiency with Seisware or Petrel
• Familiarity with Subsurface AI (Attribute Studio), Hampson & Russell (Strata, Emerge, Pro4D, AVO), and 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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Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.