Area Geophysicist (Thermal)

The Opportunity:

Canadian Natural is seeking a well-rounded intermediate to senior Thermal Geophysicist with strong technical and communication skills to join our Thermal Exploration team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse asset base, delivering integrated seismic interpretations that support current operations and future development opportunities.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, optimize, and progress SAGD, CSS, and steam flood opportunities within Canadian Natural’s Thermal portfolio, including McMurray and Clearwater assets. Your work will directly support reservoir performance, development planning, and long‑term growth across producing and emerging thermal projects.

At Canadian Natural, we pride ourselves on long‑term career stability. As one of Canada’s largest independent energy producers, our diversified asset base and disciplined capital strategy allow us to operate steadily through commodity cycles. Joining our team means contributing to sustainable growth while continuing to develop your technical expertise in a collaborative environment with strong in‑house mentorship.

Job location: Calgary, Alberta

Shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

Safety-sensitive position: No

Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

Work in a team environment to identify, evaluate, and progress development and growth opportunities within producing properties and future developments by providing geophysical support to the planning and execution of drilling and completion programs, including horizontal, stratigraphic and disposal wells, as well as thermal producer/injector well pairs

Apply seismic interpretation methodologies such as seismic modelling & synthetic well ties, horizon and amplitude mapping, time-to-depth conversion, attribute analysis, and 4D difference mapping integrated with geological, petrophysical, and engineering data.

What You Bring to the Role:

4+ years of Canadian petroleum geophysics experience with a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics (an advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) is considered an asset but not required)

Registration (or eligibility for registration) with APEGA is required

Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to integrate geophysics with economic drivers, focusing effort on the highest‑value opportunities and identifying technical optimizations to improve project economics

Demonstrated high proficiency with Seisware or Petrel

Familiarity with Subsurface AI (Attribute Studio), Hampson & Russell (Strata, Emerge, Pro4D, AVO), and data analysis tools such as Tableau, ArcGIS, Excel, and Python is also considered an asset

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!