Mining Hydrogeologist

4w1 month ago

Canadian Natural Resources

Fort McMurray, CA · Full-time · C$100,000 – C$140,000

About this role

As a Mining Hydrogeologist at Canadian Natural, you will support safe, compliant production at the Albian Oil Sands Project by assisting in field hydrogeological monitoring, characterization, and reporting. This role is pivotal to ensuring mine depressurization and environmental stewardship at the Fort McMurray site.

Your day-to-day involves performing hydrogeological fieldwork including groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, and aquifer testing. You will also design and optimize depressurization and monitoring well networks, coordinate contractors, and develop sampling plans for field execution.

You will maintain effective communication with stakeholders across Geology, Geotechnical, Mine Engineering, Operations, Tailings, and Regulatory teams. This collaborative environment ensures integrated solutions for complex hydrogeological challenges in a safety-sensitive setting. Your contributions support compliant and effective production at the mine site.

Canadian Natural offers opportunities to grow your career while contributing to Canada's energy industry. This role provides exposure to large-scale mining operations and the chance to make a meaningful impact on water resource management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Geological Engineering.
5+ years’ experience in Physical/Contaminant Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or similar field.
Registration (or eligibility to register) with APEGA as P.Geo. or P.Eng.; GIT or EIT with highly relevant work experience will be considered.
Experience conducting hydrogeological fieldwork including groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, contractor coordination, scheduling, and management.
Experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with industry tools such as Aqtesolv, Surfer, GIS, AcQuire, or similar software is considered an asset.
Familiarity with oil sands region hydrogeology is considered an asset.
Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (or higher) with a clean record.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, Tailings Engineering, Environment, and Regulatory teams.
Perform hydrogeological fieldwork including groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, and aquifer testing/hydraulic conductivity testing.
Perform contractor coordination, scheduling, and management duties.
Perform hydrogeological site characterization, data analysis, and reporting on monthly, quarterly, or annual basis to internal and external stakeholders.
Design and optimize mine depressurization and monitoring well networks, and develop groundwater and surface water sampling plans for field execution.
Support technical reviews and presentations to stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary with stock options, company matched stock savings plan, and annual bonuses.
100% employer paid extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
First class camp facilities.
Health & Wellness Spending Account.
Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community.