Geological Technician

The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 
Make your mark while you grow your career! As an Area Geological Technologist / Technician supporting the Exploration Department at Canadian Natural, you will work directly with area geologists and multidisciplinary asset teams to progress development opportunities, maintain reliable geological and well data, and deliver maps, reports and technical products that support day-to-day and longer-range decisions.
This role is suited to a practical, detail-oriented self-starter who can manage competing priorities across multi-disciplinary areas. The successful candidate will combine strong geological software capability with a positive attitude, disciplined data management, clear communication and proactive follow-up.
Job location: Calgary, Alberta
Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: No
Application deadline: November 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities:
Provide day-to-day technical support to Geoscientists, including location generation, well planning, geological interpretation support and preparation of asset-team deliverables
Create and maintain routine and project-specific maps, cross-sections, presentations and supporting technical materials for development, optimization and operational reviews
Maintain geological projects and datasets in applications such as GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, AccuMap, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro, including updates, loading, validation and quality control
Track locations, wells and geological deliverables through established workflows; identify missing information, follow up with owners and maintain accurate status records
Assist with drilling and geosteering support, including preparation of pre-spud packages, updating working maps and projects, and organizing final well information for the asset team

What You Bring to the Role:
Diploma or certificate in Geological Technology, Earth Sciences Technology, GIS or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Three or more years of Western Canada petroleum-industry experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of subsurface and mapping applications such as AccuMap, GeoGraphix, Petra, Petrel, StarSteer and ArcGIS Pro
Experience preparing well, land, production and geological map products and working with common Western Canadian well identifiers and location systems
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python or other automation and visualization tools is an asset
Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to support multiple areas, deadlines and stakeholders in a changing operational environment
Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to working with geoscience and multidisciplinary teams

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

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