Mining Hydrogeologist

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 a Mining Hydrogeologist, you will support safe, compliant, and effective production at the Albian Oil Sands Project by assisting in the delivery of field hydrogeological monitoring, characterization, and reporting.

• Job location:
  
  Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule:
  • 4x3, 10‑hour shifts
  • 7x7, 12‑hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position:
  Yes

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, Tailings Engineering, Environment, and Regulatory teams
• Perform hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, aquifer testing/hydraulic conductivity testing
• Perform contractor coordination, scheduling and management duties
• Perform hydrogeological site characterization, data analysis, and reporting on monthly, quarterly or annual basis to internal and external stakeholders
• Design and optimize mine depressurization and monitoring well networks, and develop groundwater and surface water sampling plans for field execution
• Support technical reviews and presentations to stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or Geological Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in Physical/Contaminant Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering or similar field
• Registration (or eligibility to register) with APEGA as P.Geo. or P.Eng.
  • Please note that GIT or EIT with highly relevant work experience will be considered
• Highly motivated individual with good communication/networking skills
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience conducting hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, contractor coordination, scheduling and management
• Experience/familiarity with some or all the following industry tools will be considered an asset:
  Aqtesolv, Surfer, GIS, AcQuire, or similar software
• Familiarity with oil sands region hydrogeology will be considered an asset
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (or higher) with a clean record

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly‑In/Fly‑Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program