Mining Hydrogeologist

Canadian Natural•Fort McMurray, AB

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Mining Hydrogeologist, you will support safe, compliant, and effective production at the Albian Oil Sands Project by assisting in the delivery of field hydrogeological monitoring, characterization, and reporting.

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. (Please note that GIT or EIT with highly relevant work experience will be considered)
Highly motivated individual with good communication/networking skills
Experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience conducting hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, contractor coordination, scheduling and management
Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (or higher) with a clean record
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Experience/familiarity with some or all the following industry tools will be considered an asset: Aqtesolv, Surfer, GIS, AcQuire, or similar software
Familiarity with oil sands region hydrogeology will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, Tailings Engineering, Environment, and Regulatory teams
Perform hydrogeological fieldwork, including but not limited to, groundwater/surface water sampling, monitoring well drilling supervision, 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