Senior Geologist

Job summary

Develop and communicate regional stratigraphic frameworks, depositional models, and basin-scale interpretations to guide helium exploration, prospect assessment, and drilling targets. Oversee geological aspects of well planning and drilling, integrate multidisciplinary data, prepare technical reports and presentations, and contribute to technical due diligence and research collaborations.

Job details

Employer Legal Name: North American Helium Employer Operating Name: North American Helium Business Address: 1200-440 2 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9 Job Title: Geologist – Sedimentologist & Stratigrapher Specialist NOC: 21102 – Geoscientists and Oceanographers Job Duties: · Developing, refining, and communicating regional stratigraphic frameworks and depositional models to support helium exploration and development programs in Western Canada. · Overseeing geologic operations during the planning and drilling of wells · Develop and refine regional chronostratigraphic frameworks for Cambrian and associated sedimentary intervals within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. · Conduct detailed sedimentological and stratigraphic analyses using core data, well logs, sequence stratigraphic methodologies, and subsurface mapping techniques. · Integrate multidisciplinary datasets, including geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and shallow subsurface data, into comprehensive basin-scale interpretations. · Construct depositional models and associated maps to support prospect generation, exploration risk assessment, and drilling target identification. · Collaborate with geophysical and engineering teams to support well planning, delineation, and development strategies. · Evaluate third-party geological data acquisitions and participate in technical due diligence where required. · Prepare technical reports, mapping products, and internal presentations to support exploration decision-making. · Represent NAH at technical conferences and coordinate academic collaborations to advance research and exploration methodologies. · Arrange geologic wellsite services, prepare pre-drill prognoses, and monitor geologic data received during drilling of wells (e.g., information regarding drill cuttings, mud gas, MWD gamma). Number of Positions (if more than one): One Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent. Wage/Salary: $173,000 CAD per annum; $83.17 per hour Benefits: The Company provides: · Annual benefit allowance of up to $12,750 (depending on family status) which is used toward health and dental expenses. · Critical Illness Coverage · Short and Long Term Disability Coverage · Parking Allowance $500/month · Cell Allowance $100/month Location of Work: Calgary, Alberta Education Required: Master’s degree in Geology. PhD preferred. Specialization in Cambrian sedimentology and stratigraphy, basin analysis, or a closely related geoscience discipline is preferred. Professional registration with APEGA or an equivalent provincial regulatory body Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of applied industry experience in subsurface geological interpretation and stratigraphic analysis, including experience in helium or other unconventional gas resources. Minimum 2 years of geologic drilling operations experience. Experience in core logging, regional correlation, depositional system analysis, and basin-scale geological modeling. Points of Contact: Via email: contact@nahelium.com or dallen@nahelium.com Other Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in Cambrian stratigraphy within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin; Saskatchewan subsurface experience considered an asset. Strong analytical, technical writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Legal Status to Work Requirement: Only apply to this job if: You are a Canadian Citizen; You are a Permanent Resident of Canada; or You are a Temporary Resident of Canada with valid legal status to work. If you are not authorized to work in Canada as outlined above, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

What you’ll do

Develop and communicate regional stratigraphic frameworks, depositional models, and basin-scale interpretations to guide helium exploration, prospect assessment, and drilling targets. Oversee geological aspects of well planning and drilling, integrate multidisciplinary data, prepare technical reports and presentations, and contribute to technical due diligence and research collaborations.

Requirements

A master’s degree in geology is required, with a PhD preferred; specialization in Cambrian sedimentology and stratigraphy, basin analysis, or a related geoscience discipline is preferred, along with professional registration with APEGA or an equivalent provincial body. Applicants need at least two years of subsurface interpretation and stratigraphic analysis experience, including helium or other unconventional gas resources, and at least two years of geologic drilling operations experience.

Benefits

• Health And Dental Allowance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Parking Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cambrian Stratigraphy
• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphic Analysis
• Basin Analysis
• Subsurface Geological Interpretation
• Core Logging
• Regional Correlation
• Depositional System Analysis
• Geological Modeling
• Well Planning
• Geologic Drilling Operations
• Sequence Stratigraphy
• Subsurface Mapping
• Geophysical Data Integration
• Technical Writing
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Energy