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Geophysical Technologist

Calgary, AB
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Stock options
Company matched stock savings plan

About the role

The Opportunity:

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are seeking a Geophysical Technologist/Technician to support our East Geophysics and Exploration teams with the full-lifecycle management of seismic workstation projects and data. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a solid understanding of geophysical principles as applied to oil and gas exploration and development.

  • Job location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
  • Safety sensitive position: No
  • Application deadline : August 25, 2025

Key Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining multiple geophysical projects; troubleshooting database issues for Geophysicists (including support calls with 3rd party vendors), and the retrieval, cleaning, and organizing of multi-disciplinary datasets for further analysis by asset team members
  • Load seismic data, grids, tops, well survey and trajectory data into software packages such as Seisware, SubsurfaceAI, Hampson & Russell, Starsteer, & Geosyn
  • Import and export data to and from additional databases such as Geographix, Starsteer, & Accumap

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Attention to detail and an effective communicator - can liaison and work with multiple individuals simultaneously to load data correctly and punctually with minimal amount of error (candidate will support 10+ geophysicists and 4 managers)
  • Strong computer skills is a must (high proficiency with MS office suite in addition to specific geophysical software requirements outlined above)
  • Strong understanding of SEGY seismic data structure, i.e. header info, byte locations, 32 vs. 16-bit data, EBCIDIC, as well as directional survey expertise with multilateral horizontal wells
  • Familiar with data analytics and dashboard creation with tools such as Tableau, Python, & Power BI is considered a key asset
  • Strong GIS skills are also considered an asset (ArcGIS, GWC, etc.)
  • Willingness to upgrade and learn new skills and develop new workflows to support the Geophysical team as business unit needs continue to evolve

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 our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Canadian Natural

Oil and Gas
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Experience challenging and empowering opportunities with Canada’s largest independent crude oil and natural gas producer. Become part of an organization that continually strives for safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible operations while contributing to the Canadian economy and giving back to the community.