The Opportunity: Make your mark while you grow your career Canadian Natural is seeking an Area Geologist to join our Calgary head office. As the Area Geologist, you will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of geoscientists and engineers, focused on optimizing and expanding production within a given area. You will use your proven experience of integrating geologic interpretations to develop current and future land bases, monitor competitor activity for new opportunities, and explore innovative technologies as they arise to unlock value for the company. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and capable of working in a high pace environment where multitasking different priorities is essential. As an energetic self-starter, you also have exceptional interpersonal/communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a team environment. Job location: Calgary, Alberta Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts Safety sensitive position: No Application deadline: February 2, 2026 Key Accountabilities: Work in a team environment to identify opportunities in areas with vast growth potential Create high quality geologic interpretations with other geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute large horizontal well drilling programs Evaluate strategic A&D opportunities as they arise Integrate geologic data with production to identify optimization/workover opportunities What You Bring to the Role: A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with 5+ years of petroleum geology experience P.Geo. designation with APEGA, or eligible to register Excellent business aptitude and acumen, with demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization, and team leadership skills Strong understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin stratigraphy and its clastic/carbonate depositional environments Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells Fluency in software such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petrel, Starsteer, and Microsoft Office (Tableau and Power BI would be an asset) 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 ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes'' Canada''s Best Employersin 2025. 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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Area Geologist