Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type:

Permanent | Full-Time

Job Description   Our client, a leading energy producer, is seeking a Senior Geologist to join their team in Calgary. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in the development and optimization of a growing asset base through the identification, evaluation, and execution of drilling and development opportunities across Southeast Alberta.
Reporting to the Asset Manager, the successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team focused on maximizing asset value through the integration of geological, geophysical, petrophysical, reservoir engineering, and completions data. This role will support ongoing development programs while identifying new opportunities to extend and enhance existing play concepts across the company's acreage position.

Key Responsibilities     Identify and evaluate drilling prospects to support production growth and reserve replacement.
Develop integrated subsurface interpretations using geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and reservoir engineering data.
Collaborate with reservoir, completions, and operations teams to determine optimal well designs and development strategies.
Support economic evaluations through the assessment of subsurface risks and uncertainties.
Provide geological support during drilling operations and work closely with operational geology teams throughout well execution.
Evaluate land, acquisition, divestiture, farm‑in/farm‑out, and drilling opportunities through detailed technical analysis.
Contribute to reserves evaluations, audits, and resource assessments.
Identify underdeveloped opportunities within existing acreage positions and evaluate emerging industry trends and play concepts.
Support the development and mentorship of junior geoscience team members.
Participate in multidisciplinary planning and asset optimization initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience     Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) designation with APEGA.
Minimum 10 years of progressive geology experience within the oil and gas industry.
Experience working with conventional and unconventional plays within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
Strong understanding of subsurface characterization, geological modelling, and prospect generation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and all levels of an organization.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Commercial mindset with an understanding of value creation and opportunity identification.
Highly motivated, collaborative team player with strong technical capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to innovate, develop new concepts, and execute technical opportunities.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Technical Skills     Experience integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical, reservoir engineering, and completions data to support development decisions.
Strong subsurface interpretation and prospect evaluation capabilities.
Experience supporting reserves evaluations, technical audits, and resource assessments.
Knowledge of risk and uncertainty analysis related to drilling and development opportunities.
Experience evaluating acquisition, divestiture, and farm‑in/farm‑out opportunities.
Proficiency with Accu Map, Petrel, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to learn and implement new geoscience technologies and software platforms.
Strong understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin geology and development practices.
Compensation & Benefits     Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Group savings and retirement programs.
Healthcare Spending Account.
Wellness program.
Generous…