Geologist

Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

TAQA is seeking a Geologist to join our North Asset team, supporting the development of our extensive Montney land base. Reporting to the North Asset Manager, this role will play a key part in refining and characterizing a large, high-quality inventory to enable reliable forecasts and long-term development planning. The successful candidate will leverage a robust geological model built in Petrel and integrate geological interpretations with geomechanics, reservoir engineering, and data analytics to unlock value from a comprehensive production and subsurface dataset. This position is based in our downtown Calgary office and is a highly collaborative role requiring strong technical leadership and the ability to translate subsurface insights into actionable development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead refinement and characterization of the Montney inventory using integrated subsurface data and 3D geological modelling (Petrel).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive geological interpretations by integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and reservoir engineering data.
• Collaborate across disciplines (geomechanics, reservoir engineering, completions) to optimize well planning, completions design, and full-field development strategies.
• Support the creation of reliable production forecasts by linking geological interpretations to production performance and data analytics.
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset value through optimization of existing inventory and development concepts.
• Contribute to economic evaluations through assessment of subsurface risk and uncertainty.
• Provide technical support for land and corporate development activities, including acquisitions, divestitures, and drilling proposals.
• Participate in reserves evaluations, audits, and reporting processes.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the technical growth of the asset team.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows, integration, and technical innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Geology.
• Maintain professional membership in good standing with APEGA.
• Strong experience in Montney and/or Deep Basin plays; unconventional expertise preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Petrel and integrated subsurface modelling workflows.
• Proven ability to integrate geological models with geomechanics, reservoir engineering, and production data.
• Strong understanding of development planning, forecasting, and reserves processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and leadership teams.
• Track record of identifying and progressing value-generating opportunities
• Highly motivated team player with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tools such as Accumap, Geoscout, Petrel and Microsoft Office; exposure to data analytics tools is an asset.
• Leadership capability, with a desire to contribute to team performance.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

• Great Team Environment
• We do what is right for our environment, community and people
• We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
• We celebrate and recognize our people
• Top Tier Benefits Program
• TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
• We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
• We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
• Growth Potential
• TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
• Sustainability
• TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
• TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
• TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.

We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.