About the role
Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Subsurface Technologist to join our Calgary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical data management initiatives, support field operations, and serve as a technical expert for geoscience software solutions.
If you are a motivated and skilled individual with a passion for subsurface data management, a strong background in geoscience data workflows, enjoy solving technical challenges, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply!
In this position, you’ll work closely with geologists and geophysicists to prepare, validate, and organize well, seismic, and geological data for interpretation and analysis. You’ll generate maps and cross-sections using industry-standard software, support data integration into corporate systems, and ensure smooth coordination with drilling, reservoir, and production teams. You’ll manage digital and physical data repositories, ensure seamless integration into corporate databases, and collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production teams to maintain data accuracy and flow. The ideal candidate will also provide technical support for geoscience applications and contribute to regulatory submissions and data transfers.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 4-7 years of experience
- Subsurface technologist certificate (Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering) or related certificate or degree
- Eligible for CET, RET, RPT, or P. Tech
- Experience with Petrel, geological, geophysical and other subsurface data, databases, data cleanup, and data governance
- Strong ability to implement standards and best practices
- Proficiency in scripting and analytics
- Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to initiate projects and work proactively
- Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from various professions and educational backgrounds
Responsibilities:
- Data Stewardship Coordination: Collaborate with other technologists and asset team members to ensure accurate data collection, organization, and storage. Develop and implement data management protocols to maintain data integrity and accessibility
- Studio Database Management: Monitor the health of the Studio database, perform regular data cleanup, and address data requests and issues from asset team members
- Geoscience Data Loading & Support: Prepare, load, and validate well, seismic, and geological data into Petrel and other geoscience applications, including handling both one-off and bulk data loads
- Digital Data Records Maintenance: Maintain and organize digital and physical subsurface data records, ensuring new data is properly loaded, stored, and accessible for the asset team
- Geoscience Deliverables Preparation: Generate and update maps, cross-sections, and other geoscience deliverables to support interpretation and analysis
- Winter Drilling Quality Control: Conduct QC for winter drilling operations, coordinate with vendors, set up QC sheets, and ensure compliance with AER requirements
- Bulk Data Management: Execute bulk and planned data loads for winter drilling, new pads, seismic data management, and well data drive migration. Manage asset team template projects and conduct regular Studio database health checks
- Data Governance: Maintain sustainment documents and best practices, enforce naming conventions, and manage seismic data requirements with vendors. Coordinate winter drilling planning, including QC and communication processes
- Day-to-Day Geoscience Support: Assist geologists and geophysicists with data queries, data extraction, technical troubleshooting, and integration of new data into corporate databases and interpretation projects
- Technical Application Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for Petrel and Studio, providing troubleshooting for software and data issues, user training, and documentation
- Process Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency for asset teams and the resource group.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support: Assist with regulatory submissions, data transfers, and ensure all data management activities comply with company and industry standards
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Why Suncor? Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
About the role
Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Subsurface Technologist to join our Calgary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical data management initiatives, support field operations, and serve as a technical expert for geoscience software solutions.
If you are a motivated and skilled individual with a passion for subsurface data management, a strong background in geoscience data workflows, enjoy solving technical challenges, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply!
In this position, you’ll work closely with geologists and geophysicists to prepare, validate, and organize well, seismic, and geological data for interpretation and analysis. You’ll generate maps and cross-sections using industry-standard software, support data integration into corporate systems, and ensure smooth coordination with drilling, reservoir, and production teams. You’ll manage digital and physical data repositories, ensure seamless integration into corporate databases, and collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production teams to maintain data accuracy and flow. The ideal candidate will also provide technical support for geoscience applications and contribute to regulatory submissions and data transfers.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 4-7 years of experience
- Subsurface technologist certificate (Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering) or related certificate or degree
- Eligible for CET, RET, RPT, or P. Tech
- Experience with Petrel, geological, geophysical and other subsurface data, databases, data cleanup, and data governance
- Strong ability to implement standards and best practices
- Proficiency in scripting and analytics
- Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to initiate projects and work proactively
- Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from various professions and educational backgrounds
Responsibilities:
- Data Stewardship Coordination: Collaborate with other technologists and asset team members to ensure accurate data collection, organization, and storage. Develop and implement data management protocols to maintain data integrity and accessibility
- Studio Database Management: Monitor the health of the Studio database, perform regular data cleanup, and address data requests and issues from asset team members
- Geoscience Data Loading & Support: Prepare, load, and validate well, seismic, and geological data into Petrel and other geoscience applications, including handling both one-off and bulk data loads
- Digital Data Records Maintenance: Maintain and organize digital and physical subsurface data records, ensuring new data is properly loaded, stored, and accessible for the asset team
- Geoscience Deliverables Preparation: Generate and update maps, cross-sections, and other geoscience deliverables to support interpretation and analysis
- Winter Drilling Quality Control: Conduct QC for winter drilling operations, coordinate with vendors, set up QC sheets, and ensure compliance with AER requirements
- Bulk Data Management: Execute bulk and planned data loads for winter drilling, new pads, seismic data management, and well data drive migration. Manage asset team template projects and conduct regular Studio database health checks
- Data Governance: Maintain sustainment documents and best practices, enforce naming conventions, and manage seismic data requirements with vendors. Coordinate winter drilling planning, including QC and communication processes
- Day-to-Day Geoscience Support: Assist geologists and geophysicists with data queries, data extraction, technical troubleshooting, and integration of new data into corporate databases and interpretation projects
- Technical Application Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for Petrel and Studio, providing troubleshooting for software and data issues, user training, and documentation
- Process Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency for asset teams and the resource group.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support: Assist with regulatory submissions, data transfers, and ensure all data management activities comply with company and industry standards
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Why Suncor? Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.