Suncor Energy

Specialist Geoscientist

Suncor Energy$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, or related field
  • Professional designation (P.Geo.) or eligibility for APEGA registration
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in In Situ developments, particularly SAGD
  • Direct experience in supporting horizontal drilling operations
  • Expertise in geoscience interpretation and modeling, particularly with Petrel
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, adept in multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Familiarity with regulatory applications and reserves processes is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Support SAGD well planning and execution, including pad development and risk assessment
  • Act as the geoscience liaison for drilling activities, integrating subsurface needs with operations
  • Collaborate with wellsite teams during drilling operations, including on-call support as necessary
  • Contribute to resource evaluation and future development, focusing on delineation and appraisal
  • Identify geological uncertainties and opportunities, communicating effectively with teams
  • Drive improvements in geoscience workflows and drilling practices
  • Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and support

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Engagement in a fast-paced and innovative work setting
  • Stable work hours with potential for flexible scheduling
  • Position based in the central Calgary head office, enhancing work-life balance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Specialist Geoscientist to join our In Situ Development team, supporting near-term SAGD drilling and pad execution across our operated In Situ assets.

In this role, you will bring a strong technical foundation in thermal oil development, with the judgment and collaboration skills needed to support pad planning, well execution, brownfield optimization, and future development opportunities. While the position is open to intermediate or senior candidates, the ideal individual will have demonstrated experience in SAGD drilling operations and the ability to provide confident geoscience support in a fast-paced development environment.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline
  • Professional designation with APEGA as a P.Geo., or eligibility for registration
  • A minimum of 12 years of experience with In Situ developments with significant geoscience experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Direct experience supporting horizontal drilling operations, with strong preference for SAGD well development
  • Experience working on pad development programs, including well planning, subsurface risk identification, and drilling support
  • Proficient in geoscience interpretation and modeling using Petrel, with a preference for directional drilling in StarSteer
  • Strong subsurface interpretation, mapping, correlation, and reservoir characterization skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and integration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technical and development decisions
  • Experience supporting regulatory applications, reserves processes, business planning, or development evaluations is considered an asset


Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Support planning and execution of horizontal SAGD wells, including pad development, well placement, subsurface risk assessment, and operational geoscience support
  • Act as a central geoscience contact for drilling-related activities, helping integrate subsurface interpretation with development, drilling, reservoir, and operations requirements
  • Work closely with wellsite personnel to support active drilling operations, including occasional on-call responsibilities as required
  • Contribute to delineation, appraisal, and longer-range resource evaluation to support future development
  • Identify key geological uncertainties, risks, and opportunities, and communicate implications clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in geoscience workflows, drilling support practices, and development integration
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members where appropriate


Location and other key details:
  • You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 - 6th Ave S.W.
  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based on years of experience and scope of work

About Suncor Energy

Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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