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 with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions. We seek a Senior Geophysicist to join our Lloydminster Conventional team, reporting to the Manager, Geosciences. This role applies geophysical expertise across conventional and polymer flood assets to enhance reservoir exploitation and support drill-location selection.

The Geophysicist conducts high-quality interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic datasets, integrating results with geological mapping. Oversee seismic data processing, reprocessing, and quality-control of stacks and gathers. Provide support for drilling operations, including planning, execution, and real-time geosteering for horizontal and multi-lateral wells.

Collaborate closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and development engineers to optimize well performance. Serve as on-call operations contact during drilling activities from the Calgary office. Share key learnings and technical insights with the broader team to improve future campaigns.

Position based in Calgary head office with occasional field travel. Guided by core values of Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence, prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. Join a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation drive success in meaningful ways.

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
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
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