Geophysicist - Carbon Capture and Storage

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! We are seeking an experienced Project Geophysicist – Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) team. In this role, you will lead seismic interpretation and monitoring programs to support CCS projects across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. You will characterize subsurface reservoirs and support Measurement, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV) programs.

Job location:

Calgary, Alberta

Work schedule:

5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)

Safety sensitive position:  Yes

Final date to receive applications:  July 15, 2026

Key Accountabilities

Lead 2D and 3D seismic interpretation for CCS site characterization, including horizon and fault mapping, reservoir and seal assessment, as well as integrate well data (logs, core, and geomechanical) to support static and dynamic models

Collaborate with reservoir engineering, geology, and operations teams to develop injection strategies and monitor pressure plumes

Design, implement, and manage seismicity monitoring programs, including passive seismic and microseismic arrays

Develop and apply Traffic Light Protocols (TLP) and Monitoring, Mitigation, and Response (MMR) plans in compliance with government directives for carbon storage

Conduct seismic hazard and risk assessments, incorporating pressure diffusion, poroelastic stress changes, Coulomb failure analysis, and physics-based or statistical forecasting methods

Liaise with JV partners, industry consortia, and academic collaborators to share data, develop joint models, align monitoring strategies, and support regulatory submissions

What You Bring to the Role

Degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred)

Registered or eligible to register with APEGA

5+ years in seismic interpretation and induced seismicity monitoring, preferably in CCS, fluid disposal, geothermal, or oil and gas

Technical Expertise:

Seismic interpretation using industry software (e.g. Seisware, Petrel, Hampson & Russell, Geographix, Subsurface AI)

Hands-on experience with passive seismic analysis, poroelastic and pressure-diffusion modeling, and seismicity forecasting using coupled models

Strong knowledge of Alberta regulatory requirements, particularly AER Directive 065, TLP/MMR plans, and Area of Review processes

Experience developing and applying international CCS analogs to inform local risk assessments and model calibration

Familiarity with the Basal Cambrian Sandstone (BCS) of the WCSB is an asset

Strong understanding of seismology, poroelasticity, pressure diffusion, and Coulomb stress transfer as applied to CCS

Ability to translate complex geophysical analyses into clear, actionable guidance and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, JV partners, and regulators

Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, including preparation of regulatory and technical documentation

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!

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