Senior Geophysicist

1h1 hour ago

Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Calgary, CA · Full-time · C$150,000 – C$220,000

About this role

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers. Operations focus on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company is guided by core values of Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence.

We seek a Senior Geophysicist for the Lloydminster Conventional team in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Geosciences – Lloydminster Conventional, you will apply geophysical expertise across conventional and polymer flood assets. This role supports operational and strategic decision-making, reservoir exploitation, well performance optimization, and drill-location selection.

Collaborate closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and development engineers. Position is based in the Calgary head office with occasional field travel. Prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration in a team where performance drives success.

Bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Shape and strengthen company culture while driving meaningful outcomes. Join a team where integrity, energy, and intelligence matter in every decision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics
8+ years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, with a focus on conventional assets
Experience in conventional heavy oil development is considered an asset
Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Seisware
Proven expertise in seismic stratigraphic and structural interpretation, including modelling, synthetic ties, amplitude mapping, time-to-depth conversion, and attribute analysis
Experience supporting drilling operations is an asset
Commitment to technical excellence in both interpretations and presentations
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Conduct high-quality interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic datasets and integrate results with geological mapping across the Lloydminster Conventional asset base
Oversee seismic data processing and reprocessing; quality-control stacks, gathers, and associated processing outputs
Provide geophysical support during both planning and execution phases of drilling operations, including horizontal, multi-lateral, and deviated wells
Serve as the on-call operations contact for the Calgary office during drilling activities, making real-time geosteering decisions as required
Ensure key learnings and technical insights are effectively shared with the broader team to support future drilling campaigns
Manage the planning, acquisition, and quality control of new 2D and 3D seismic data to support the Lloydminster Conventional Business Unit