JOB DESCRIPTION
Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is seeking an Area Geologist to join its Calgary 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 workplace 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: September 30, 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

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 OfficeTableau 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

ABOUT US
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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 (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
📍 Alberta