Geological Technician
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.
Make your mark while you grow your career! As an Area Geological Technologist / Technician supporting the Exploration Department at Canadian Natural, you will work directly with area geologists and multidisciplinary asset teams to progress development opportunities, maintain reliable geological and well data, and deliver maps, reports and technical products that support day-to-day and longer-range decisions.
This role is suited to a practical, detail-oriented self-starter who can manage competing priorities across multi-disciplinary areas. The successful candidate will combine strong geological software capability with a positive attitude, disciplined data management, clear communication and proactive follow-up.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline: November 12, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide day-to-day technical support to Geoscientists, including location generation, well planning, geological interpretation support and preparation of asset-team deliverables
- Create and maintain routine and project-specific maps, cross-sections, presentations and supporting technical materials for development, optimization and operational reviews
- Maintain geological projects and datasets in applications such as GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, AccuMap, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro, including updates, loading, validation and quality control
- Track locations, wells and geological deliverables through established workflows; identify missing information, follow up with owners and maintain accurate status records
- Assist with drilling and geosteering support, including preparation of pre-spud packages, updating working maps and projects, and organizing final well information for the asset team
What You Bring to the Role:
- Diploma or certificate in Geological Technology, Earth Sciences Technology, GIS or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
- Three or more years of Western Canada petroleum-industry experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of subsurface and mapping applications such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro
- Experience preparing well, land, production and geological map products and working with common Western Canadian well identifiers and location systems
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python or other automation and visualization tools is an asset
- Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to support multiple areas, deadlines and stakeholders in a changing operational environment
- Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to working with geoscience and multidisciplinary teams
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!
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
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.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical and geological support to geoscientists and asset teams, including location generation, well planning, interpretation support, and preparation of maps, cross-sections, presentations, and other deliverables. Maintain and quality-check geological projects and datasets, track wells and deliverables, and assist with drilling and geosteering support.
Requirements
A diploma or certificate in Geological Technology, Earth Sciences Technology, GIS, or a related discipline is sought, though equivalent relevant experience may be considered; three or more years of Western Canadian petroleum-industry experience is preferred. Candidates should have working knowledge of subsurface and mapping applications, experience preparing well and geological map products, strong Microsoft Office skills, and effective organization, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Skills
- Geological Data Management
- Geological Interpretation Support
- Well Planning
- Geological Mapping
- Cross-Section Preparation
- GeoGraphix
- Petra
- Petrel
- AccuMap
- StarSteer
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data Quality Control
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Company-Matched Stock Savings Plan
- Annual Bonuses
- Relocation Assistance
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Online Learning and Development
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Time Off During Christmas Week
- Summer Fridays
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Categories
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Geological Technology
- Earth Sciences Technology
- GIS
- Western Canadian Petroleum Industry
- Geoscience
- Geological Interpretation
- Well Planning
- Location Generation
- Well Data
- Land Maps
- Production Maps
- Cross-Sections
- Drilling Support
- Geosteering
- Pre-Spud Packages
- GeoGraphix
- Petra
- Petrel
- AccuMap
- StarSteer
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Python
- Data Validation
- Quality Control