At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Are you looking for an exciting new role as a Drilling Lead? In this role, you will lead high-impact oil sands projects at massive scale, overseeing pad and access construction for up to 1,000 wells per year—while guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex geophysical programs and regulatory environments. This role puts you at the center of collaboration across operations, regulators, and Indigenous partners, where you’ll drive EHS excellence, shape industry-leading practices, and leave a lasting mark on major energy developments.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-10 years of industry related experience in Winter access and Well pad construction, reclamation and / or Seismic planning and execution for both In Situ and Mining operations
• Technical Diploma or Undergraduate degree in Natural Resources, Engineering or Geoscience
• Strong understanding of Regulatory and Environmental legislation and requirements for Drilling, Completions and Geophysical operations in Alberta, but not limited to Surface Land, Exploration and AER Directives
• Strong understanding of Survey systems and processes in Alberta
• Skilled in contractor evaluation, contractor management, and project management
• Proficient in project planning, cost control, documentation, and Siteview software
• Experience both participating and leading multidisciplinary teams

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead a team of Contract Supervisors and service providers for pad and access construction & reclamation for up to 1000 wells/yr. that include coreholes, observation, disposal, injection, and geotechnical wells across all Suncor and Syncrude project areas
• Collaborate with Drilling, Completions, Resource Teams, Operations, Production, Mine Operations, Geoservices, First Nations, Trappers, Third Parties, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Alberts Environment and Parks (AEP)
• Lead the planning and execution of Geophysical acquisition for In-Situ and Oilsands operations including 2D, 3D and 4D Seismic, TEM, and AEM surveys
• Promote EHS excellence and ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of Oil Sands Projects
• Responsible for incident management and the ownership of resulting investigations and corrective actions / learnings
• Effectively lead multidisciplinary teams through a gated project process, applying lessons learned from industry and previous projects

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, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based on years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.