Role Responsibilities The Geosciences Unit is seeking to fill three (3) Geologist positions: two positions at the Engineering and Related Level 2 (ENG 2 Level) and one position at the Engineering and Related Level 1 (ENG 1 Level).

These opportunities are ideal for professionals interested in applying their geological expertise to support responsible resource development and informed decision-making in Alberta.

Do you love solving complex resource challenges and shaping the future of Alberta’s energy landscape? Are you ready to apply your geological expertise to drive responsible development and optimize Crown revenues? Reporting to the Manager of, Geoscience, the Geologist will provide technical advice on petroleum, natural gas and oil sands agreements, Crown equity, enhanced recovery schemes, geothermal projects, carbon capture, utilization and storage and Indigenous mineral equity settlements.

You will evaluate industry submissions under the Mines and Minerals Act, ensure orderly development, and return non-productive rights for future disposition.

Your responsibilities will include: Providing technical advice on resource development, lease continuations, Crown equity, EOR schemes, geothermal, and Indigenous mineral equity.





Evaluating industry submissions under the Mines and Minerals Act to support responsible development and optimize Crown revenues.

Analyzing geological data, verifying lease productivity, and making recommendations on unitization, offsets, and tenure decisions.

Collaborating with internal teams, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), and industry to resolve technical issues and ensuring consistent interpretation of data.

Participating in committees and forums to inform policy, staying current with industry trends, and representing the department’s technical interests.

If you are passionate about responsible resource development and ready to make a meaningful impact on Alberta’s energy future, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our agile team.

This competition will be used to fill two ENG 2 Geologist positions and one ENG 1 Geologist position.

Candidates will be considered for the appropriate classification based on their qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the position.

The is provided for further details on this position.

📌 Geologist (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton