Geological Technician

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
• Final date to receive applications: November 12, 2026

• 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 Geo Graphix, Petra, Petrel, Accu Map, Star Steer 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

• 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 Accu Map, Geo Graphix, Petra, Petrel, Star Steer 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

• 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