Cenovus
Energy
StaffGeologist
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“Staff Geologist at Cenovus. Skills: Geological evaluations, Prospect generation, Asset evaluation, Development planning. Conduct geological evaluations. Identify and mature drilling prospects”
Industry & Context.
Conduct geological evaluations using core data, well logs, drilling, and production information to identify and mature new drilling prospects
Legally authorized to work in Canada
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legally authorized to work in Canada, B. Sc. degree or higher in Geology, 12+ years of progressive industry experience, Registered member of APEGA or another provincial professional geoscience organization, Proficient in industry-standard geoscience software including Geographix, Accumap, GeoScout, and Petrel, Proven track record in prospect generation, asset evaluation, and development planning, project management experience, Solid understanding of geology, sequence stratigraphy, and clastic depositional systems, including exposure to Mannville Group stratigraphy
What You'll Do.
Conduct geological evaluations
Identify and mature drilling prospects
Provide technical insights
Support project strategies
Support development decisions
Prepare technical recommendations
Present project updates
Evaluate land opportunities
Support LRP activities
Support annual budgeting
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Lead workflow optimization initiatives
Mentor junior team members
Promote development practices
Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration
Prepare technical documentation
Prepare presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a multi-disciplinary team; Support multidisciplinary asset development initiatives; Promote effective cross-disciplinary collaboration
Communication Scope
Prepare and present technical recommendations and project updates to leadership
Process & Methodology
Project management experience, Support multidisciplinary asset development initiatives
Full Job Description
Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 06/04/2026 ** _About this opportunity:_** Cenovus is currently looking for a Staff Geologist to join our Conventional Heavy Oil team located in the Calgary office. Reporting to the Alberta Geoscience Manager, Conventional Heavy Oil, the Senior Geologist will be accountable to work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure reservoir development plans are optimized to meet Cenovus business needs, enable the successful execution of our development plans, and support our long-term strategy. **_What you’ll do:_** * Conduct geological evaluations using core data, well logs, drilling, and production information to identify and mature new drilling prospects. * Provide technical insights and recommendations to support project strategies and development decisions. * Prepare and present technical recommendations and project updates to leadership through formal review processes. * Evaluate Crown, freehold, and industry-held land opportunities for acquisition, divestiture, and strategic development. * Support Long Range Planning (LRP) and annual budgeting activities through technical and economic analysis. * Lead continuous improvement and workflow optimization initiatives to enhance geoscience, reservoir engineering, and project economics. * Mentor junior team members while promoting consistent development practices and effective cross-disciplinary collaboration. * Prepare technical documentation and presentations for reviews, gate milestones, lookbacks, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. **_Who you are:_** Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements: * Legally authorized to work in Canada * B.Sc. degree or higher in Geology with 12+ years of progressive industry experience. * Registered member of APEGA or another provincial professional geoscience organization. * Proficient in industry-standard geoscience software including Geographix, Accumap, GeoScout, and Petrel. * Proven track record in prospect generation, asset e
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