Geologist

Job SummaryWe’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Geologist to join our client’s team in their Calgary office. The contract is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. The successful candiadte will support the evaluation and development of opportunities across client's Conventional Heavy Oil asset. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to advance projects through internal approval processes and identify value enhancing land acquisition opportunities. You will also assess these projects for the application of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, including CO₂ injection, waterflooding, and polymer flooding, to extend asset life and maximize portfolio value.Key Responsibilities:Conduct geological evaluations using available data including core data, well logs, drilling/production information, etc.Provide insights and recommendations to define project strategies.Prepare and present technical recommendations to leadership through formal review processes.Evaluate open Crown, freehold, and industry held land for potential acquisition or divestiture.Stay informed of academic advancements and industry activity to incorporate new learnings into development projects.Contribute to Long Range Planning (LRP) and annual budgeting processes.Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize business practices and enhance project economics.Key stakeholders include Geoscience team, drilling, well delivery, earthworks, environmental, land and regulatory.Role will support multiple assets in Saskatchewan working primarily with Geophysicists and development engineers to ensure Geoscience development goals are met, workflows are optimized and results communicated regularly within team, at team meetings, to management at Gate reviews and in knowledge shares.Key metrics will be meeting regular deadlines to support ongoing development inventory, incorporating most recent data and drill results, and applying learning to guide future well planning, seismic acquisition and guide land strategy. This role is imperative to support the CHO Geoscience team and deliver high quality geological outputs to successfully propose and execute both sustaining and IWP initiatives to meet D&P deliverables.Spectrum of decision making includes proposing IWP wells, HZ well planning and placement, well design, working with Geo Execution to optimize directional planning and additional logs, core, viscosity testing etc.Qualifications:Must be legally eligible to work in CanadaB.Sc. Degree or higher in Geology8+ years of related industry experienceMember of APEGA or other Provincial Professional Geoscience Organization is requiredExperience with a wide range of geoscience software such as Geographix, Accumap, GeoScout, Petrel, andStrong experience in project management and/or asset developmentSound knowledge of geology and and sequence stratigraphy. Good understanding of clastic depositional systems preferably with some exposure to Mannville Group stratigraphyDemonstrates the ability to understand and operate effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentWork Schedules:This position is based onsite at Brookfield Place in Calgary, working Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. No travel is expected as part of this position.The contract is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.Pay Rate:T4: $70.24 - $85.69IC: $85.66 - $104.50Benefits:Dental careExtended health careLife insuranceNote: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.