Location: Edmonton Regional or Calgary Head Office, Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $92,320 to $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Geological Technologist, Geoscience Support- Hybrid

The Opportunity ­­

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), a branch of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), is recruiting for a Geological Technologist, Geoscience Support position. This role requires a strong understanding of various surface and subsurface geology data types, their applications across various software packages and platforms, and the ability to manage large volumes of data from multiple sources. Key responsibilities include collecting, maintaining, and distributing geospatial data from a wide range of geoscience databases and platforms to support technical experts in delivering products and operational activities.

This role is responsible for implementing data management strategies for geoscience data, including quality control and assurance processes, to ensure that project data remains current, and that both surface and subsurface data are managed consistently. An advanced understanding of both surface and subsurface data types is required, as this position includes organizing, loading, and managing geological data within Petrel or similar platforms, ensuring the accurate integration of data into projects.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless integration of geoscience data into technical workflows, methodologies, regional and provincial scale studies and models, and operational decision-making activities.

• Organize, load, and manage geological data within Petrel (and similar platforms), ensuring accurate integration of surface and subsurface information into projects.

• Compile, integrate, and manage a variety of surface and subsurface data (including but not limited to culture data, well headers and trajectories, wireline log LAS files, log aliases, stratigraphic tops, core data, geochemistry data, assays, geophysical surveys, GIS datasets, etc.) to support project work.

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and management of IHS Kingdom geotechnical data holdings, ensuring effective management, integration, and alignment with branch and organizational objectives.

• Ensure data is stored, described, and maintained according to best-practice standards to support future use and project continuity. Serve as a data steward by verifying that datasets are incorporated into data holdings, applying formatting and structural standards, and conducting quality assurance to assess data integrity and reliability.

• Collect and analyze information from relational databases, GIS datasets, and other geospatial sources to generate maps, cross-sections, and other products to support operational activities.

• Mentor and train team members on geotechnical data standards, software tools, and best-practices in data stewardship.

• Periodic support to subject matter experts at the Mineral Core Research Facility (MCRF) in Edmonton and the Core Research Centre (CRC) in Calgary.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Diploma in geoscience or geoscience related discipline from an accredited polytechnical institute, college, or university.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the petroleum industry.

• Experience in managing extensive geoscience datasets and geospatial databases, coupled with exceptional skills in data quality assurance and control.

• Familiarity with a wide variety of surface, subsurface, and geophysical survey data related to hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon resources in Alberta.

• Advanced proficiency in Schlumberger Petrel and Studio, Accumap, and Kingdom database management experience is required. Familiarity with Geolog, Techlog, and ESRI ArcGIS products is an asset.

• Practical experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.) and relevant libraries (e.g. Pandas, GeoPandas, etc.).

• Association of Science & Engineering Technology (ASET) certification would be an asset.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives concurrently and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines with limited supervision is required.

• Demonstration of strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex data workflows, coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, and convey technical information clearly to diverse technical audiences is required.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.

• First Aid, H2S Alive, and driver training are required, and will be provided as needed.

• Travel (up to 1-5 days per quarter, overnight).

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work

• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

• Defined benefit pension plan(s)

• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s) Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: May 19, 2025, at midnight

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