Posting Close Date: 08/31/2026 Senior Contract Geologist, Canada Reservoir Characterization At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development.

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Canada is seeking a Senior Contract Geologist to support the Canada Reservoir Characterization Geoscience team on a 6- to 12- month contract. This role will focus on advancing high-quality subsurface evaluations, supporting asset development decisions, and helping identify, assess, and progress value-add opportunities across Ovintiv’s Canadian portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong technical geoscience experience, a solid understanding of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires someone who can independently manage technical work, communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute to practical, business-focused recommendations. Develop geological subsurface evaluations across Ovintiv Canada assets, including geological interpretation, mapping, and reservoir characterization in both carbonate and clastic reservoirs. Integrate geological,



geophysical, petrophysical, engineering, and business inputs to help evaluate opportunities and support commercial decision-making.

Collaborate closely with reservoir engineering, development, drilling and completions, geophysics, petrophysics, land, and other technical teams. Provide clear, concise technical summaries and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Manage multiple concurrent priorities while maintaining technical quality and attention to detail.

One, Agile, Driven, and Innovative. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline. Professional geoscience designation required with APEGA Senior-level geoscience experience (10+ years), exploration and disposal characterization an asset Strong ability to manage and integrate core, petrophysical, geophysical, geochemical, geomechanical interpretations with reservoir engineering, and operational data.

Reservoir modelling experience is considered an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize technical challenges and recommend practical solutions. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical work in a explicit, business-relevant, and digestible format.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, experienced geologist who is comfortable working independently while also contributing within a team environment.



They are a self-starter who can quickly integrate into existing workflows, build working relationships, and bring a practical, business-focused lens to technical evaluations.

They will be proactive, organized, and comfortable working across disciplines to support timely and high-quality subsurface decisions. Ovintiv is a leading North American energy producer focused on developing high-quality assets safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Our teams work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver strong technical work, support business outcomes, and continuously improve how we develop our assets.

Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and insurance coverage you can customize to meet your personal needs. Wellness programs to support your emotional, social, financial and physical wellbeing including an employee and family assistance program. A competitive vacation program along with the first and third Friday of every month off to encourage work/life balance.

A market–leading Family Leave practice which includes 16 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 10 paid parental days for secondary caregivers. An annual bonus program designed to recognize both individual and company performance. A long-term incentive program (eligibility varies based on position) to provide you an ownership stake in the company.

An annual allowance to use for items most meaningful to you, such as a home computer, fitness club membership, transportation costs, etc. A generous retirement plan including both employee and company contributions. An opportunity to give back to your community or charity of choice through a volunteer program and a matching donation program up to $10,000.

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📌 Contract Senior Geologist (Calgary)
🏢 Ovintiv
📍 Calgary